Principality of Dukagjini Principata e Dukagjinit |
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Dukagjini Principality in 15th century | ||||
Capital | Lezha | |||
Language(s) | Albanian | |||
Religion | Catholic | |||
Government | Principality | |||
Prince | ||||
- 1387-1393 | Pal Dukagjini and Leka I Dukagjini | |||
- 1393-1413 | Tanush Dukagjini | |||
- 1413-1438 | Pal II Dukagjini | |||
- 1438-1444 | Lekë III Dukagjini | |||
Historical era | Medieval | |||
- Established | 1387 1387 | |||
- Disestablished | 2 March 1444 1444 |
Principality of Dukagjini (1387–1444) was a principality in Medieval Albania. It was created by brothers Pal and Leka I Dukagjini and then ruled by Pal's descendants, Tanush Dukagjini, Pal II Dukagjini, who took part in the League of Lezha. Pal's son, Lekë III Dukagjini is one of the most prominent personalities in Albanian history.
"History of Albanian People" Albanian Academy of Science. ISBN 99927-1-623-1