Background
Ramiz, Alia was born on October 18, 1925 in Shkoder, Albania.
Ramiz, Alia was born on October 18, 1925 in Shkoder, Albania.
Leader, Union of Working Youth, 1948-1955; minister of education, Government of Albania, 1955-1958; secretary, Albanian Workers Party, 1958-1961; member politburo, Albanian Workers Party, 1961-1982; chairman, Presidium of the People's Assembly, 1982-1991; 1st secretary, Albanian Workers Party, 1985-1991; president, Republic of Albania, Tirana, since 1991.