Hoxha, Nexhmije (1920—)
Hoxha, Nexhmije (1920—)
Albanian politician. Born in 1920; married Enver Hodja also seen as Enver Hoxha (1908–1985), prime minister of Albania, 1945–1953.
Nexhmije Hoxha was born in 1920 and married Enver Hoxha who was prime minister of Albania from 1945 until his death in 1985. For many years, Nexhmije held a series of posts alongside her husband in Albania's Communist Party of Labour (PPSh) as well as affiliated organizations. In 1990, she was removed from her posts, this action being attributable to her strong opposition to reform. In 1991, she was expelled from the Party of Labour and arrested on corruption charges. Hoxha was convicted in January of 1993 of the misuse of public funds between 1985 and 1990. She was sentenced to nine years' imprisonment, but her incarceration was later extended to 11 years.
Kim L. Messeri , freelance writer, Austin, Texas