Historical eventNovember 281912

All-Albanian Congress

At the All-Albanian Congress, the Assembly of Vlorë was constituted, which declared the independence of the Albanian Vilayet from the Ottoman Empire.

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When
Thursday, November 28 1912114 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1910s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1912.

Place: Albania.

What came before

Background Further information: Albanian Revolt of 1912 , Albanian Vilayet , and First Balkan War The success of the Albanian Revolt of 1912 sent a strong signal to the neighboring countries that the Ottoman Empire was weak. [ 1 ] The Kingdom of Serbia opposed the plan for an Albanian Vilayet , preferring a partition of the European territory of the Ottoman Empire among the four Balkan allies . [ 2 ]

What happened

Aftermath Further information: Independent Albania and Provisional Government of Albania The members of the newly constituted National Assembly returned from the balcony of Kemal's house and started the sitting of Assembly. They established the Provisional Government of Albania with Ismail Kemal as President who was given the mandate to establish the Cabinet on the session of the Assembly of Vlorë held on December 4, 1912. [ 1 ] ^ Giaro, Tomasz (2007).

The All-Albanian Congress was held in Vlorë on November 28, 1912. The Congress's participants constituted the Assembly of Vlorë which established Albanian Provisional Government and elected Ismail Kemal as its president.

November 28 through the years

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