He died on 22 September 1953 in Tirana Hospital during a simple operation, a few days from his release date. In 1995 a foundation named after him and his brother, the "Martin and Mirash Ivanaj Foundation", was created with the intention to promote education among Albanian youth. References External links The Ivanaj Brothers 1891 births 1953 deaths Albanian activists Politicians from Podgorica Montenegrin expatriates in Albania Government ministers of Albania Education ministers of Albania Albanian expatriates in Egypt Albanians in Montenegro Sapienza University of Rome alumni