Gjergj Arianiti
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Gjergj Arianiti was an Albanian feudal lord who led several successful campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. He was the father of Donika, Skanderbeg's wife, as well as the uncle of Moisi Golemi. Gjerg
Modern bust of Gjergj Arianit located in Krujë
Epitaph of Gllavenica was commissioned by the ruler Gjergj Arianiti in 1373.
Kaninë Castle served as one of Gjergj Arianiti's capitals
Skanderbeg
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Gjergj Kastrioti was an Albanian nobleman and military leader who led the League of Lezhë in the Ottoman-Albanian Wars until his death. Skanderbeg is considered to be a major figure of medieval Albani
Skanderbeg dueling a Tatar at the Ottoman court, some time before 1439
A woodcut of the battle of Varna in 1444
Woodcut depicting an engagement between Albanian and Ottoman forces
Skanderbeg addressing the people, 16th-century engraving by Jost Amman