Principality of Valona [SEP] dissolved or abolished
Principality of Valona
The Principality of Valona or Despotate of Valona (1346–1417) was a medieval principality in Albania, roughly encompassing the territories of the modern counties of Vlorë (Valona), Fier, and Berat. Initially a vassal of the Serbian Empire, it became an independent lordship after 1355, although "de facto" under Venetian influence, and remained as such until it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1417.
History.
The strategically important city of Valona, on the coast of modern Albania, had
Dynasty the principality came under Grigor Kamona and Gulam of Albania. Finally the principality was dissolved in 1255. The best period of the principality was under Dhimiter Progoni.
Despotate of Angelokastron and Lepanto.
Despotate of Angelokastron and Lepanto (1358–1374) was a Despotate, ruled by Albanian chieftains of Epirus. It was created after the defeat of Nikephoros II Orsini in 1358 and ceased to exist in 1374, when its despot, Gjin Bua Shpata, unified the territory with Despotate of Arta.
Principality of Valona.
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