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Essad Pasha Toptani
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1914
October
04
Essad Pasha forms a government in Durrës
In early October 1914 Essad Pasha Toptani returned to Albania, took Durrës and became head of the government. He was backed by Serbia and Italy.
1915
July
04
Serbs in central Albania
The British chronology records the Serbian capture of Durrës on 4 July 1915. In reality they held Tirana and Elbasan, but did not enter Esad's city.
December
20
Italians occupy Durrës
In mid-December 1915 the Italian Savona Brigade reached Durrës in Albania from Vlorë. The port was to cover the supply and evacuation of the Serbian army.
1916
February
17
Pro-Austrian Albanians occupy Berat
In mid-February 1916 Essad Pasha's men gave up Berat. The town was taken by Albanian units allied with the Austrians, and soon the Bulgarians appeared there.
24
Essad Pasha's government leaves Durrës
On 24 February 1916, as the Austrians stormed the Italian lines at Durrës, Essad Pasha left for Italy on a destroyer. His government ceased to act in Albania.
28
Reports of Essad Pasha's government in Naples
A British chronology records the move of Essad Pasha's government to Naples on 28 February 1916. Sources show that Rome was only proposing the city to him.
September
20
Essad Pasha's government in Salonika
The British chronology records under 20 September 1916 the move of Essad Pasha's government to Salonika. The French had shipped him there in late August.