Ismet Toto


Ismet Toto was an Albanian bureaucrat, publicist, writer and political activist.

Biography

Toto was born on 1908 in Progonat, Kurvelesh, Labëria into a patriotic family. He graduated in the American Technical School in Tirana and went on to study in economics in the Sapienza University of Rome. During the early 1930s he became known for his writings on the topics of religion, philosophy and ethics. His tract "Grindje me klerin" was amongst the first and one the most known anti-religious works in Albania.

Political activities and death

He joined the failed Delvina uprising of 1937 was captured by government forces. In 12 July 1937 he was executed by hanging in the prison of Gjirokastër.

Published works