Berat
a city in S central Albania.
Contemporary Examples
We met this Jewish family wandering in the streets of Berat—Isak Solomon Adixhes, his wife, Sara, and their baby daughter, Sonya.
‘Jews Are God’s People Like Us’ Norman H. Gershman February 20, 2009
He came to work for my father, a carpenter and contractor in Berat, in 1942.
‘Jews Are God’s People Like Us’ Norman H. Gershman February 20, 2009
Historical Examples
Since 1878 the Berat has not been given, and the bishops are less influential.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 Various
Centers for inland mountain valley or upland basin communities are Berat, Elbasan, and Korce.
Area Handbook for Albania Eugene K. Keefe
The bishops-elect required the Berat of the sultan; but having received this, they enjoyed no little civil importance.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 Various
Thus furnished he attacked Berat, the pasha of which was the father of his two sons’ wives.
Cornish Characters S. Baring-Gould
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