Kristo Dako
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Kristo Dako was an Albanian
patriot and teacher of the early 20th century.
Born in Korçë
in 1876 Dako later migrated to Bucarest, Romania
, where he finished high school and later the Faculty of Mathematics. He then emigrated again, this time to the United States and pursued there a degree in philosophy.
In 1910 he became director of the Normale School
of Elbasan
. An editor of the Dielli magazine in 1913 he later participated in the Paris Peace Conference, 1919
. Dako met twice with then United States president Woodrow Wilson
, and explained to him the Albanian national interests.
Dako also became minister of education in one of Ahmet Zogu's cabinets.
Probably the most important achievement of Dako is the founding of the Higher Institute of Girls "Qiriazi", in Korçë and later in Kamëz
, Tiranë.
Albanians
Albanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Albania and neighbouring countries. They speak the Albanian language. More than half of all Albanians live in Albania and Kosovo...
patriot and teacher of the early 20th century.
Born in Korçë
Korçë
Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and the capital of the Korçë District. It has a population of around 105,000 people , making it the sixth largest city in Albania...
in 1876 Dako later migrated to Bucarest, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, where he finished high school and later the Faculty of Mathematics. He then emigrated again, this time to the United States and pursued there a degree in philosophy.
In 1910 he became director of the Normale School
Aleksandër Xhuvani University
Aleksandër Xhuvani University, is an institution of higher education located in Elbasan, Albania. It is divided into seven faculties: Foreign Languages, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Pre-school and Primary Education, and Nursing....
of Elbasan
Elbasan
Elbasan is a city in central Albania. It is located on the Shkumbin River in the District of Elbasan and the County of Elbasan, at...
. An editor of the Dielli magazine in 1913 he later participated in the Paris Peace Conference, 1919
Paris Peace Conference, 1919
The Paris Peace Conference was the meeting of the Allied victors following the end of World War I to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers following the armistices of 1918. It took place in Paris in 1919 and involved diplomats from more than 32 countries and nationalities...
. Dako met twice with then United States president Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, from 1913 to 1921. A leader of the Progressive Movement, he served as President of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, and then as the Governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1913...
, and explained to him the Albanian national interests.
Dako also became minister of education in one of Ahmet Zogu's cabinets.
Probably the most important achievement of Dako is the founding of the Higher Institute of Girls "Qiriazi", in Korçë and later in Kamëz
Kamëz
Kamëz is a city in Albania, a suburb 7 km north of Tirana. It is part of the Tirana District and County.From 1990 to 2005, the expansion of Tirana has brought Kamez into the conurbation....
, Tiranë.