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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 .
Eastern Catholicism (1443–1468) Occupation. Lord of the Principality of Kastrioti, Chief military commander of. League of Lezhë. Signature. 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 ...
Principality of Kastrioti (1389–1444) was one of the most important principalities in Medieval Albania. It was created by Gjon Kastrioti and then ruled by the national hero of Albania, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg.
Governing body. None. Albanian heraldry is the use of heraldic symbols in Albania. The earliest form of Albanian heraldry is from the late 12th century, with the creation of the first Albanian medieval state, the Principality of Arbanon in 1190.
Image Credit. Birthday: May 6, 1405 ( Taurus) 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.
Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu (1405 – 17 January 1468), known as Skanderbeg ( Albanian: Skënderbej from Ottoman Turkish: اسکندر بگ, romanized: İskender Bey; Latin:,) was an Albanian nobleman and military commander. He led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in what is today Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia .
