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Battle of Deçiq 1911

Battle of Deçiq: Albanian fighters during the battle of Deciq
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date6 April 1911Wikidata
Year1911Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationMontenegroNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictMalissori uprisingWikidata P361
Coordinates42.3450, 19.3058Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Deçiq (Albanian: Beteja e Deçiqit; Serbian: Bitka kod Dečića/ Битка код Дечића) was a battle between Albanian tribesmen and Ottoman forces during the Malësori uprising of 1911. It was a turning point for Albania's secession from the Ottoman Empire. Dedë Gjo Luli, the organiser of the Albanian tribal forces, raised the Albanian flag for the first time since 1479 on the mountain of Deçiq after the Albanians had achieved victory over the Ottoman Turks.

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Location

42.3450, 19.3058 · Montenegro

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