The monarchs of independent Albania from the House of Wied and the House of Zog. Prince Wilhelm von Wied was chosen by the Great Powers as the first sovereign of Albania from March to September in 1914 (reigning as Skanderbeg II). He lost his throne in a civil war and served in the German army in World War I. In 1928 President Ahmet Zogu became King Zog I or King Skanderbeg III. Originally supported by the occupying power of Italy he lost his throne in 1938 when the King of Italy was proclaimed King of Albania. After World War II a communist dictatorship was established. King Zog's son, Prince Leka, tried to restore his throne but has since withdrawn from politics.
From The Mad Monarchist (9 January 2012)
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