Gjin Progoni

Gjin Progoni
Lord of Kruja
Reign c. 1200  1208
Predecessor Progon of Kruja
Successor Dhimitër Progoni

Titles and styles

Archon, Lord
Noble family Progon family
Father Progon of Kruja
Died 1208

Gjin Progoni (Latin: Ginius[1]) was an archon (or lord) of Kruja, located in present-day Albania, from c. 1200 until his death in 1208.[2] He succeeded his father, Progon of Kruja, becoming the second ruler of the House of Progon.[2] Gjin was succeeded by his younger brother Dhimitër Progoni.[2]

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Citations

  1. Eqrem Çabej (1987). Studime etimologjike në fushë të shqipes. Akademia e Shkencave e RPS të Shqipërisë, Instituti i Gjuhësisë dhe i Letërsisë.
  2. 1 2 3 Ducellier 1999, p. 786: "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..."

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Gjin Progoni
Died: 1208
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Progon of Kruja
Lord of Kruja
11981208
Succeeded by
Dhimitër Progoni
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