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Gjin Progoni

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Gjin Progoni
Lord of Krujë
Lord of Krujë
Reign1198–1208
PredecessorProgon, Lord of Kruja
SuccessorDhimitër Progoni
(as Prince of Albania)
Died1208
HouseProgoni
FatherProgon, Lord of Kruja

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.[3] Gjin was succeeded by his younger brother Dhimitër Progoni.[2]


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  1. ^ Eqrem Çabej (1987). Studime etimologjike në fushë të shqipes. Akademia e Shkencave e RPS të Shqipërisë, Instituti i Gjuhësisë dhe i Letërsisë.
  2. ^ a b c 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..."
  3. ^ Nicol 1957, p. 17.

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Gjin Progoni
 Died: 1208
Regnal titles
Preceded by Lord of Kruja
1198–1208
Succeeded by