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Albanian warlord and military commander (1405–1468)
Gjergj Kastrioti (also known as Skanderbeg; c. 1405 – 17 January 1468) was an Albanian nobleman and military leader who led the League of Lezhë in the
Skanderbeg
Topics referred to by the same term
skanderbeg in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Skanderbeg (sometimes Scanderbeg, Skenderbeg or Skënderbeu) may refer to: Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg (1405–1468)
Skanderbeg_(disambiguation)
Expedition to aid Ferdinand I
Skanderbeg's Italian expedition (Albanian: Ekspedita italiane e Skënderbeut) (1460–1462) was undertaken to aid his ally Ferdinand I of Naples, whose rulership
Skanderbeg's Italian expedition
Skanderbeg's_Italian_expedition
Public square in Tirana, Albania
The Skanderbeg Square (Albanian: Sheshi Skënderbej) is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania. The square is named after the Albanian national
Skanderbeg_Square
15th-century Albanian rebellion against the Ottoman Empire
Skanderbeg's rebellion (Albanian: Kryengritja e Skënderbeut) was an almost 25-year long anti-Ottoman rebellion led by the Albanian military commander Skanderbeg
Skanderbeg's_rebellion
Constitutive myth of Albanian nationalism
The myth of Skanderbeg is one of the main constitutive myths of Albanian nationalism. In the late nineteenth century, during the Albanian struggle and
Myth_of_Skanderbeg
Bronze sculpture in Albania
The Skanderbeg Monument is a monument in the Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania. It commemorates Skanderbeg (1405–1468), the national hero in Albania
Skanderbeg_Monument
Highrise building in Tirana, Albania
its case, it will represent the bust of Gjergj Kastrioti (also known as Skanderbeg), one of Albania's Middle Ages main historical figures. Between 2018 and
Tirana's_Rock
Surviving helmet and swords of Skanderbeg
Skanderbeg (Albanian: Skënderbeu) was a prominent figure in the history of Albania. His weapons have been subjects of mythical adoration. According to
Arms_of_Skanderbeg
Study of the history of Skanderbeg
The Historiography of Skanderbeg involves the study and writing of the history of Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg. This includes the analysis of
Historiography_of_Skanderbeg
Historical museum in Krujë, Albania
Muzeu Historik Kombëtar "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu"), also known as the Skanderbeg Museum or the Kruja Museum, is located in Krujë and is one of the most
Skanderbeg_Museum
Revolts by Albanian feudal lords
Gjergj Arianiti and especially later under Skanderbeg resisted the Ottomans under two Sultans. Skanderbeg continued this resistance until his death in
Albanian–Ottoman Wars (1432–1479)
Albanian–Ottoman_Wars_(1432–1479)
Building in Rome, Italy
its name from its fifteenth-century host, the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. The Palazzo formerly housed the National Museum of Pasta Foods (Museo
Palazzo_Skanderbeg
military commander Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg (6 May 1405 – 17 January 1468), widely known as Skanderbeg. 6 May – Skanderbeg was born in one of the two villages
Timeline_of_Skanderbeg
1953 Albanian-Soviet biopic of Skanderbeg
Skanderbeg (Albanian: Luftëtari i madh i Shqipërisë Skënderbeu; Russian: Великий воин Албании Скандербег, romanized: Velikiy voin Albanii Skanderbeg)
The_Great_Warrior_Skanderbeg
Country in Southeast Europe
from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from
Albania
Public square in Pristina, Kosovo
Skanderbeg Square (Albanian: Sheshi "Skënderbeu") is a square in Pristina, Kosovo. Following the end of the Kosovo conflict in 1999 and no longer under
Skanderbeg_Square,_Pristina
The paddle steamer Skanderbeg was used for transport of the goods and passengers mostly on the Skadar Lake in Montenegro in the first half of the 20th
Skanderbeg_(steamboat)
15th century Albanian nobleman
nephew of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. After the Battle of Nish he deserted Ottoman troops together with his uncle Skanderbeg, converted to Christianity
Hamza_Kastrioti
The Skanderbeg Military University (Albanian: Universiteti Ushtarak “Skënderbej”) was an educational entity of the Albanian People's Army and the Albanian
Skanderbeg Military University
Skanderbeg_Military_University
1444–1479 Albanian aristocratic alliance
the Ottomans captured Shkodra. Skanderbeg was proclaimed "Chief of the League of the Albanian People," while Skanderbeg always signed himself as "Dominus
League_of_Lezhë
Ruined former church; former mosque in Lezhë, Albania
the Church-Mosque of Lezhë (Kisha-Xhami), and, since the 1980s, as the Skanderbeg National Memorial, is a former temple and subsequently a Catholic church
St._Nicholas_Church,_Lezhë
Skanderbeg's Macedonian campaign (Albanian: Fushata e Skënderbeut në Maqedoni) was a preemptive campaign into the Ottoman Empire in Macedonia by Skanderbeg
Skanderbeg's Macedonian campaign
Skanderbeg's_Macedonian_campaign
Fortress in Krujë, Albania
Krujës) is a fortress in the city of Krujë, Albania and the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Inside the fortress is the Teqe
Fortress_of_Krujë
15th century Albanian Queen
1506) was an Albanian noblewoman and Lady of Albania from her marriage to Skanderbeg. She was the daughter of Gjergj Arianiti, an earlier leader in the ongoing
Donika_Kastrioti
Leader of Albania from 1922 to 1939
parallel name "Skanderbeg III" (Zogu claimed to be a successor of Skanderbeg through descent through Skanderbeg's sister; "Skanderbeg II" was taken to
Zog_I
15th-century Albanian military leader
He was the father of Donika, Skanderbeg's wife, as well as the uncle of Moisi Golemi. Gjergj Arianiti was Skanderbeg's ally within the League of Lezhë
Gjergj_Arianiti
Medieval campaign
Skanderbeg's Albanian campaign was a military campaign during the years of 1443-1444 commanded by Albanian "hero" Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, who upon
Skanderbeg's Albanian campaign (1443–1444)
Skanderbeg's_Albanian_campaign_(1443–1444)
Square in Skopje, North Macedonia
Skanderbeg Square (Macedonian: Плоштад „Скендербег“, romanized: Ploštad Skenderberg; Albanian: Sheshi i "Skënderbeut") is a square in Skopje, North Macedonia
Skanderbeg_Square,_Skopje
1457 battle of the Ottoman–Albanian wars
Albanian forces led by Skanderbeg and an Ottoman army under Evrenosoğlu İsa Bey and Skanderbeg's nephew, Hamza Kastrioti. Skanderbeg had been the leader
Battle_of_Albulena
Albanian noble family
regions. The most notable member was Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as Skanderbeg, regarded today as an Albanian hero for leading the resistance against
House_of_Kastrioti
The Year of Skanderbeg (Albanian: Viti i Skënderbeut) was a nationwide commemorative year in Albania which coincided with the 550th anniversary of the
Year_of_Skanderbeg
15th century Albanian nobleman
conquest in 1479. A member of the Dukagjini family, he was a contemporary of Skanderbeg and participated in the Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Empire
Lekë_Dukagjini
Square in Rome
Panetteria. It is named after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg, who once lived in Palazzo Skanderbeg located on the square. It was inaugurated by Benito
Piazza_Scanderbeg
Principality of medieval Albania
until his death in 1437 and then ruled by the national hero of Albania, Skanderbeg. Gjon Kastrioti originally had only two small villages. In a short time
Principality_of_Kastrioti
15th-century Ottoman military officer
generals of the Ottoman Army under Sultan Mehmed II. Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg), whom Ballaban Badera would encounter in battlefields frequently, was
Ballaban_Badera
Coat of arms
of the flag of Albania and is based on the symbols of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. It features the black double-headed eagle, documented in official use
Coat_of_arms_of_Albania
Military unit
Skanderbeg was an Albanian military unit assigned to the 14th Italian Army Corps, composed of Albanian soldiers recruited in Albania during the Second
Skanderbeg_(military_unit)
First siege of Krujë
of Lezhë, led by Skanderbeg, experienced low morale after losing Svetigrad and Berat between 1448 and 1450. Nevertheless, Skanderbeg's exhortations and
Siege_of_Krujë_(1450)
Order of merit of the Albanian Republic
The Order of Skanderbeg (Albanian: Urdhëri i Skënderbeut) was originally instituted in 1925 as an order of merit of the Albanian Republic. It was replaced
Order of Skanderbeg (1925–1945)
Order_of_Skanderbeg_(1925–1945)
Capital city of Albania
Albanian national hero Skanderbeg, Historia de vita et gestis Scanderbegi Epirotarum principis (The story of life and deeds of Skanderbeg, the prince of Epirotes)
Tirana
1448 capture of the Albanian-ruled city of Svetigrad by the Ottoman Empire
Principalities created in 1444 and headed by Skanderbeg, Murad II decided to march an army into Skanderbeg's dominions in order to capture the key Albanian
Siege_of_Svetigrad
Part of the Albanian–Turkish Wars; 1447 to 1448
Venetian and Ottoman forces against the Albanians under George Kastrioti Skanderbeg. The war was the result of a dispute between the Republic of Venice and
Albanian–Venetian_War
1452 Ottoman military campaign
was a campaign by the newly acceded Ottoman sultan Mehmed II against Skanderbeg, the chief of the League of Lezhë. Shortly after the first siege of Krujë
Ottoman invasion of Albania in 1452
Ottoman_invasion_of_Albania_in_1452
14th-15th Albanian noblewoman
whom was the Albanian national hero Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as Skanderbeg. The wife of Gjon Kastrioti is mentioned for the first time by Albanian
Voisava_Kastrioti
Second siege of Krujë
Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire led an army into Albania to defeat Skanderbeg, the leader of the League of Lezhë, which was created in 1444 after he
Siege_of_Krujë_(1466–1467)
Skanderbeg Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to Skanderbeg, built in 1981 on the ruins of the Selimiye Mosque in Lezhë. The former Cathedral
Skanderbeg_Memorial
City in Albania
Krujë was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, but then recaptured in 1443 by Skanderbeg, leader of the League of Lezhë, who successfully defended it against three
Krujë
German mountain division of World War II
The 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Skanderbeg (1st Albanian) was a German mountain infantry division of the Waffen-SS, the armed wing of the German
21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Skanderbeg
21st_Waffen_Mountain_Division_of_the_SS_Skanderbeg
14th-15th century Albanian nobleman
of Albanian leader and national hero Gjergj Kastrioti (better known as Skanderbeg). He governed the territory between the Cape of Rodon and Dibër and had
Gjon_Kastrioti
1465 conflict between Ottoman and Albanian forces
Vajkalit) was fought in April of 1465 between the Albanian forces of Skanderbeg and an Ottoman army under Ballaban Pasha, an Ottoman commander of Albanian
Battle_of_Vajkal
Albanian nobleman and commander of the League of Lezhë
Muzaka after her divorce from Karl Muzakë Thopia, who went on to marry Skanderbeg's sister Mamica Kastrioti. The couple had two children. His son Çezar Arianiti
Moisi_Golemi
1444 battle of the Ottoman–Albanian wars
1444 on the Plain of Torvioll, in what is now Albania. Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg was an Albanian nobleman who decided to return to his homeland and take
Battle_of_Torvioll
Catholic Albanian archbishop
Dukagjini to leave the Ottomans and later reconcile with Skanderbeg, and also to convince Skanderbeg to violate an armistice signed with the Ottomans. Pal
Pal_Engjëlli
Battle of the Ottoman wars
Rrethimi i Beratit) took place in July 1455 when the Albanian army of Skanderbeg attempted to capture the fortress in the Albanian city of Berat, which
Siege_of_Berat_(1455)
Chief quartermaster of the League of Lezhe
Gjurica (d. April 1465) was an Albanian nobleman and Skanderbeg's main advisor during Skanderbeg's rebellion. He is thought to be from Gjoricë, in modern-day
Vladan_Jurica
Prince of Albania (1876–1945)
necessary to absent himself temporarily." He was also styled Skanderbeg II, in homage to Skanderbeg, the national hero. He returned to Germany and rejoined
Wilhelm,_Prince_of_Albania
Medieval fortified town in Albania
the Venetian Republic, the Dukagjini family, the Ottoman Empire, and Skanderbeg, who razed it sometime after 1459. Together with Scutari and the surrounding
Sati_(castle)
1453 battle in the Balkans
Ottoman territory. Aided by Alfonso the Magnanimous, the Albanian leader Skanderbeg made plans to recapture Svetigrad, which had been lost in 1448. His strategy
Battle_of_Polog
Mountain range in Albania
Skanderbeg Mountains (Albanian: Vargmalet e Skënderbeut), also known as Vargmalet Perëndimore, are a prominent mountain range situated in the northwestern
Skanderbeg_Mountains
Rocky cape in Albania
north of Durrës, Albania. On the cape is the Rodoni Castle, built by Skanderbeg in 1463, and Saint Anthony Church. Further south in the bay between the
Kepi_i_Rodonit
Former countries in Europe
Topia, Andrea Gropa, Balsha family, Gjergj Arianiti, Gjon Kastrioti, Skanderbeg, Dukagjini family and Lek Dukagjini. Principality of Arbanon Principality
Albanian_principalities
15th-century Albanian nobleman
League of Lezhë, joining other Albanian princes under the leadership of Skanderbeg in their resistance against Ottoman expansion. Zaharia was killed later
Lekë_Zaharia
14th century Albanian nobleman
between Mat and Dibër. His son was Gjon Kastrioti, and his grandson was Skanderbeg, the Albanian national hero. A figure attested as Kastriot of Kanina in
Pal_Kastrioti
Part of the Albanian-Venetian War of 1447–1448
Ottoman Empire against the League of Lezhë. The Albanian forces under Skanderbeg defeated the Ottoman army led by Mustafa Pasha during a battle that took
Battle_of_Oranik_(1448)
1451 treaty between Naples and Albania
Bishop of Krujë, and Nikollë de Berguçi, ambassadors of Skanderbeg. In the treaty Skanderbeg recognized himself a vassal of the Kingdom of Naples, and
Treaty_of_Gaeta
Highrise building in Tirana, Albania
circling the Skanderbeg Square alongside Tirana International Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel Tirana, Maritim Plaza Tirana, Eyes of Tirana and Skanderbeg Tower
The_Book_Building
Albanian high honorary state decoration
reinforcement and development of the Republic of Albania. The name refers to Skanderbeg, who is the national hero of the Albanian people. The Decoration is granted
"Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration
"Gjergj_Kastrioti_Skënderbeu"_Decoration
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (r. 1444–1446, 1451–1481)
Albania while Skanderbeg was alive, even though he twice (1466 and 1467) led the Ottoman armies himself against Krujë. After Skanderbeg died in 1468,
Mehmed_II
uncle Skanderbeg. George later betrayed Skanderbeg, by selling a domain to the Ottomans, while his two brothers continued to support Skanderbeg until
George_Strez_Balšić
Street in Tirana, Albania
most important avenue in Tirana, Albania. It covers the distance from Skanderbeg Square to the Mother Teresa Square near the Polytechnic University of
Dëshmorët_e_Kombit_Boulevard
15th-century Albanian nobleman
location of his death, and the brother in-law of Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. Karl was born during the years 1415–1420 into the aristocratic Thopia
Karl_Muzakë_Thopia
Period in Albanian history from the 14th to the 20th century
victory for Thopia. These victories opened the way for the coming of Skanderbeg in 1443 in Krujë. Independence for most of the Albanian regions was maintained
Ottoman_Albania
1944 SS killing of Serbs in Yugoslavia
Mountain Division Prinz Eugen and 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Skanderbeg on 28 July 1944 in the settlement of Velika, in Plav, Montenegro during
Velika_massacre
15th-century Albanian commander and nobleman
Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg) and one of his commanders. He was converted to Islam and served in Ottoman army before joining Skanderbeg's rebellion. He was
Ajdin_Muzaka
Royal regalia during the Albanian monarchy
Branković, Princess of Albania. The helmet (crown) of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, was created in the 15th century and was smuggled out of Albania by members
Regalia_of_Albania
Albanian nobleman
the Kastrioti family, father of Hamza Kastrioti and older brother of Skanderbeg. His father Gjon Kastrioti was an Albanian lord who had possessions in
Stanisha_Kastrioti
1467 Ottoman military campaign
Elbasan during the previous siege of Krujë forced Mehmed II to attack Skanderbeg again in the summer of 1467, only 2 months after the latter's victory
Mehmed II's 1467 Albanian campaign
Mehmed_II's_1467_Albanian_campaign
14th century Albanian nobleman, the first documented of his line
attested with other names), grandfather of the Albanian national hero, Skanderbeg. The historical figure of Kostandin Kastrioti Mazreku is attested in Giovanni
Konstantin Kastrioti (died 1390)
Konstantin_Kastrioti_(died_1390)
Symbol used in heraldry
a crimson background. During John Hunyadi's campaign in Niš in 1443, Skanderbeg and a few hundred Albanians defected from the Turkish ranks and used the
Double-headed_eagle
1446 battle in the Balkans
soon intercepted and defeated by Skanderbeg. It was one of the many victories won by Skanderbeg. Soon after Skanderbeg united the Albanian princes in 1443
Battle_of_Otonetë
Intermittent monarchy in 20th century
Andrea II Muzaka (Despot of Albania), Karl Thopia (Prince of Albania), and Skanderbeg (Lord of Albania). The modern Albania has been a kingdom on two occasions
King_of_Albania
Largest mosque in the Balkans, located in Tirana, Albania
to destruction during the communist era. During Islamic holidays, the Skanderbeg Square was filled with Muslim worshipers, because the Ottoman-era Et'hem
Namazgah_Mosque
Town in Southwestern, North Macedonia
In 1440 Skanderbeg was appointed as its sanjakbey. Later the city would be governed by Moisi Golemi. Debar was liberated in 1443 by Skanderbeg and 300
Debar
Member of the Balšić noble family
an alliance led by their maternal uncle Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. Gojko supported Skanderbeg until the latter's death in 1468, and then continued to
Gojko_Balšić
Albanian noble family
Ottoman Empire, led by Skanderbeg. In 1450, they abandoned Skanderbeg's army and allied with the Ottomans against Skanderbeg. 17th-century coat of arms
Dukagjini_family
Medieval Albanian Principality
itself in a conflict with Venice which ended in 1457. After the death of Skanderbeg, Lekë became the leader of the League of Lezhë, continuing the resistance
Principality_of_Dukagjini
15th-century Albanian military commander
the Albanian-Ottoman Wars as one of the commanders of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, of whom he was one of the closest councillors. He probably belonged to
Vrana_(military_commander)
Castle in eastern Albania
The Rodoni Castle or Skanderbeg Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Rodonit; Kalaja e Skënderbeut) is a castle in Albania. Rodoni Castle is at an elevation of 1
Castle_of_Rodon
City in Albania
fall of Gentius' realm. Lezhë was the site of the League of Lezhë where Skanderbeg united the Albanian lords in the fight against the Ottoman Empire. The
Lezhë
1445 battle of the Albanian–Ottoman Wars
an Ottoman retaliation to a message sent by Skanderbeg to Murad II. The Albanian forces under Skanderbeg defeated the Ottoman forces under Firuz Pasha
Battle_of_Mokra_(1445)
was an important battle between Skanderbeg's forces and a joint force of Hamza Kastrioti and Tahip Pasha. Skanderbeg gathered 14,000 men and marched against
Battle_of_Modrič
Albanian politician (1893–1977)
Albanian President, Bujar Nishani, with the title "Knight of the Order of Skanderbeg. Cafo Beg Ulqini (1893 – December 24, 1977) was an Albanian politician
Cafo_Beg_Ulqini
Waffen-SS commander and war criminal (1901–1947)
operations in Yugoslavia, under his direct orders, the 21st Waffen SS Division Skanderbeg committed numerous atrocities; the division also contributed to the Holocaust
August_Schmidhuber
1464 battle between Albanian-Venetian and Ottoman forces
Albanian ruler Skanderbeg's forces and Ottoman forces. A crusade against Sultan Mehmed II had been planned by Pope Pius II with Skanderbeg as one of its
Battle_of_Ohrid
Fourth largest city of Albania
Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania. The name is derived
Elbasan
Werther, other works of Goethe, and the myth of Skanderbeg. "Mythos-Magazin". Free, Jan, "Skanderbeg als historisher Mythos", Von den Schwierigkeiten
Mythos-Magazin
Serbian noble (died 1528/30)
used variations is his Islamic name in Serbian spelling: Skenderbeg (Skanderbeg). The English variation is Skender-Bey Crnojević. Other names are Skenderbeg
Skender_Bey_Crnojević
Waffen Gebirgs Division who were transferred to the Skanderbeg Division.[citation needed] The SS Skanderbeg was heavily fought by Albanian and Yugoslav partisans
Second_League_of_Prizren
Ethnolinguistic group in Italy
the 14th and the 18th centuries following the death of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg and the gradual conquest of the Balkans by the Ottoman Turks. Their culture
Arbëreshë_people
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