Abstract The contribution of Austrian scholars to the study of the Albanian language, culture, and history extends across several decades and represents a foundational phase in the development of Albanology. This article highlights the most prominent Austrian researchers and their principal works, focusing exclusively on Austrian nationals and excluding scholars of Hungarian, Czech, Croatian, or other origins, despite their affiliation with the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The chronological framework spans from the second half of the nineteenth century to the proclamation of Albanian independence in 1912. Although not exhaustive, the study profiles several key figures, with particular attention to those who remain less familiar to contemporary scholarship. It also examines the intellectual motivations and historical conditions that shaped Austrian engagement with Albanian studies during this period.
Edmond Malaj (Fri,) studied this question.