Principality of Dukagjini

Principata e Dukagjini

The Principality Dukagjini, Albanian: Principata e Dukagjini, was a 1387-1444 existing medieval principality, which was on the present territory of the Albanian state. It was founded by the two Albanian noble brothers Pal and I Lekë Dukagjini. It was then ruled by descendants Pals, Tanush Dukagjini and Pal II Dukagjini. Both joined the defense alliance of several Albanian and Montenegrin princes against the Ottomans, the League of Lezha, at. Pals son Lekë Dukagjini III is one of the most famous personalities in the history of Albania.

Official language Lezhë Forms of state Head of government League of Lezhë Albanians Montenegrins Lexikon des Mittelalters Academy of Sciences of Albania
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