On August 1, 1937, Dom Ndre Mjeda passed away. He was a clergyman, theologian, poet, linguist, MP, and patriot of the Albanian National Renaissance.

Mjeda died at the age of 71. He was known for his wide-ranging knowledge and contributions in many fields. Despite his broad activity, he earned a doctorate in Theology and Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian University on October 20, 1931.

Ndre Mjeda was born on November 20, 1866, in Shkodër. He began his early education there, then continued his theological studies in several European countries. After returning to Albania, he served as a parish priest in various villages and joined the patriotic movement.

In 1901, together with his brother, he founded the “Agimi” society. This group created an alphabet and published school books based on it.

Dom Ndre Mjeda was also a member of the commission that drafted the unified Albanian alphabet during the Congress of Manastir in 1908. He represented Shkodër and supported the Latin alphabet, alongside At Gjergj Fishta, Luigj Gurakuqi, Hilë Mosi, and Mati Logoreci.

In popular memory, he is best known as the poet of “The Nightingale’s Lament,” published in 1887.

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