Enver Hoxha
Undisputed leader of communist Albania from 1946 until his death in 1985.
Sali Berisha
A former cardiologist and communist party member, he was a founding member of the opposition Democratic Party and served as president 1992-1997 and prime minister 2005-2013.
Fatos Nano
An economist, he headed the Socialist Party (former communists) 1991-2005 and served as prime minister in 1991, 1997-1998, and 2002-2005.
Edi Rama
An artist, he served as minister of culture 1998-2000, mayor of Tirana 2000-2011, head of the Socialist Party 2005-present, and prime minister 2013-present.
