Leka II is a historical figure known as the King of Albania from 1944 until his death in 2011. He was born on July 5, 1939, and was the son of King Zog I, the first King of Albania. After the monarchy was abolished in Albania, Leka II lived in exile for many years before returning to his homeland. Leka II sought to restore the monarchy in Albania and was involved in various political activities throughout his life. He was a controversial figure, with supporters who admired his royal lineage and critics who opposed the idea of monarchy in a modern democratic state.