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Waverley's Queen: Albania and a monarchy in exile

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Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsBorn in 1941, Susan Cullen Ward became Queen Susan I Zog of Albania after marrying Leka Zogu, son of exiled King Zog. Leka, a towering figure at 6ft 9in, was dubbed the 'gun-toting giant' amid allegations of arms dealing. Constantly moving, the couple's dream of ruling Albania ended in 1997 when a pro-monarchy referendum failed. Queen Susan died in Albania in 2004 at 63.TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets

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Subject - Topical NameRoyals and royaltySubject - Geographical NameAlbaniaTaxonomySpecial Collections | Factsheets | Waverley People

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