Albanian Chieftains Are United Under Skanderbeg
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Geography
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Ottoman Empire
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Eastern European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Balkans, Albania
- Date: 1444-1446
Article abstract: Albanian chieftains are united under Skanderbeg as part of the League of Lezha, preserving Albanian freedom for nearly forty years and establishing Albanian national identity.
Summary of Event
Born George Kastriote, Skanderbeg was the youngest son of John Kastriote, prince of Emathia. Although John Kastriote was a vassal of the Ottoman Turks, he participated in a series of unsuccessful revolts against them during the 1430’s. His youngest son, George, was sent to the sultan as a hostage in 1414, and probably was sent again in 1423....
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