Marie Shllaku (1922 - 1946), born in Shkodër, Albania, was a prominent Catholic Albanian nationalist, educator, and anti-fascist activist known for her resistance against Serbian and Yugoslav oppression.
Marie Shllaku was born on October 22, 1922, in the Badra neighborhood of Shkodër, Albania, to Mark Simon and Dila, a family originally from Palajt in Dukagjin.
Her involvement in the NDSH was crucial as she played a key role in organizing resistance efforts and maintaining communication among various factions fighting for Albanian independence.
On the night of November 24–25, 1946, she was executed in Prizren along with other prominent Albanian nationalists, including At Bernard Llupi, Kolë Parubi, and Gjergj Martini.
On the night of November 24–25, 1946, she was executed in Prizren along with other prominent Albanian nationalists, including At Bernard Llupi, Kolë Parubi, and Gjergj Martini.
Despite her tragic end, Marie Shllaku is remembered as a martyr and symbol of Albanian resistance, her legacy enduring as a testament to her unwavering dedication to her people and her cause.