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injuries, but his efforts would ensure that the cannon would begin to fall downhill. Mic Sokoli's act of bravery motivated his fellow fighters to continue the battle, and this act is remembered today. He was 42 at the time of his death, and left behind his wife and two children, a daughter and a son. More than a century after, his great great grandson,
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278:, where he led large military units and was known for capturing spies. Mic Sokoli was the commander of a force of 3,000 malësors. After taking part in the battle in Gjakova against Mehmed Ali Pasha, Sokoli went to the northern parts of the
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985:Vasil Laçi
980:Vojo Kushi
976:Spiro Kote
943:Hysni Kapo
937:Zija Kambo
919:Tuk Jakova
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753:Memo Bejko
714:Asim Aliko
618:folk songs
434:References
348:Mic Sokoli
284:Yeni Pazar
268:Haxhi Zeka
207:Activities
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171:Early life
133:Mic Sokoli
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23:Mic Sokoli
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961:Zaho Koka
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101:Relatives
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890:Met Hasa
824:Ali Demi
417:See also
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292:Pristina
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189:Krasniqi
163:against
137:Albanian
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