Gjin Progoni Explained

Gjin Progoni
Lord of Krujë
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Reign:	1198–1208
Predecessor:	Progon, Lord of Kruja
Successor:	Dhimitër Progoni (as Prince of Albania)
Succession:	Lord of Krujë
House:	Progoni
Father:	Progon, Lord of Kruja
Death Date:	1208

Gjin Progoni (Latin: Ginius^[1]) was an archon (or lord) of Kruja, located in present-day Albania, from c. 1198 until his death in 1208.^[2] He succeeded his father, Progon of Kruja, becoming the second ruler of the Principality of Arbanon.^[2] During his reign, he controlled the areas around Elbasan and the fortress of Krujë. He also maintained good ties with the Despotate of Epirus due to the Venetian threat in northern Epirus. Gjin was succeeded by his younger brother Dhimitër Progoni.^[2]

See also

• History of Albania
• Monarchs of Albania

References

Sources

• Book: Ducellier, Alain. 24(b) – Eastern Europe: Albania, Serbia and Bulgaria. Abulafia. David. The New Cambridge Medieval History: Volume 5, c.1198 – c.1300. 1999. 779–795. Cambridge. Cambridge University Press. 978-0-52-136289-4.
• Book: Nicol, Donald McGillivray. The Despotate of Epiros. 1957. Oxford. Blackwell & Mott, Limited.

Notes and References

1. Book: Eqrem Çabej. Studime etimologjike në fushë të shqipes. 1987. Akademia e Shkencave e RPS të Shqipërisë, Instituti i Gjuhësisë dhe i Letërsisë.

2. "Even if it is hard to identify the outlook of Prince Gjin, the son of Progon, who died in 1208, it is clear that his successor, Dhimitër, saw Venice as the main enemy..."