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The Principality of Kastrioti (Albanian: Principata ë Kastriotit) was one of the Albanian principalities during the Late Middle Ages. It was formed by Pal Kastrioti who ruled it until 1407, after which his son, Gjon Kastrioti ruled until his death in 1437 and then ruled by the national hero of Albania, Skanderbeg .
The Kastrioti were an Albanian noble family, active in the 14th and 15th centuries as the rulers of the Principality of Kastrioti. At the beginning of the 15th century, the family controlled a territory in the Mat and Dibra regions.
Gjergj Kastrioti (c. 1405 – 17 January 1468), commonly known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian feudal lord and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in what is today Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia.
May 14, 2024 · Skanderbeg (born 1405, northern Albania—died Jan. 17, 1468, Lezhë, Albania) was the national hero of the Albanians. A son of John (Gjon) Kastrioti, prince of Emathia, George was early given as hostage to the Turkish sultan. Converted to Islām and educated at Edirne, Turkey, he was given the name Iskander—after Alexander the Great—and ...
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Apr 25, 2024 · Principality of Kastrioti: Initially founded by Gjon Kastrioti, it became notable when reclaimed from Ottoman control by Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero. Principality of Dukagjini: Spanned from the Malësia region to Prishtina in Kosovo.
Born In: Principality of Kastrioti (Albania) Soldiers #43. Military Leaders #62. Miscellaneous #652. Quick Facts. Also Known As: George Castriot, Gjergj Kastrioti. Died At Age: 62. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Donika Kastrioti (m. 1451) father: Gjon Kastrioti. mother: Voisava. children: Gjon Kastrioti II. Born Country: Albania. Soldiers Military Leaders.
Historia de vita et gestis Scanderbegi Epirotarvm principis (The history of the life and deeds of Scanderbeg, the Prince of Epirus) is a biography of George Castriota (also seen as Kastrioti, circa 1405-68), the Albanian national hero known by his Ottoman appellation Scanderbeg (a combination of Iskander, or Alexander, and the rank of bey).
