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Naum Veqilharxhi

Naum Veqilharxhi was a very important man who lived a long time ago in Albania. He was born in a small village called Vithkuq in 1797 and he was very smart. When he grew up, he became a teacher and taught many children how to read and write.

Naum Veqilharxhi was also very interested in the Albanian language and he wanted to make sure that everyone in Albania could speak and write their own language. At that time, many people in Albania were speaking Turkish or Greek instead of Albanian.

So, Naum Veqilharxhi created an alphabet for the Albanian language. This is like a special code used for writing and reading. He wrote down all the letters of the Albanian language and made sure that each letter had its own sound. This made it easier for people to learn how to read and write in Albanian.

Thanks to Naum Veqilharxhi's hard work, many people in Albania began to use the Albanian language more and more. This helped the Albanian people to have a stronger sense of identity and culture.

Today, Naum Veqilharxhi is remembered as a great hero in Albania, and his work has helped the Albanian language to become one of the most important symbols of the country's national identity.