Modrič, Struga in the context of "Skanderbeg"

⭐ In the context of Skanderbeg’s rebellion, Modrič, Struga is considered to be a location that was…

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⭐ Core Definition: Modrič, Struga

Modrič (Macedonian: Модрич) is a village in Struga Municipality, in North Macedonia. There was a fortress on the hill Gradište, east of the current position of the village.

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👉 Modrič, Struga in the context of Skanderbeg

Gjergj Kastrioti (c. 1405 – 17 January 1468), commonly known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian nobleman and military leader who led the League of Lezhë in the Ottoman-Albanian Wars until his death. Skanderbeg is considered to be a major figure of medieval Albanian history and today is the national hero of Albania.

A member of the noble Kastrioti family, Skanderbeg was sent as a hostage to the Ottoman court. He graduated from the Enderun School and entered the service of the Ottoman sultan Murad II (r. 1421–1451) for the next twenty years. His rise through the ranks culminated in his appointment as sanjakbey of the Sanjak of Dibra in 1440. During the Battle of Nish in 1443, he deserted the Ottomans and became the ruler of Krujë and nearby areas extending from Petrelë to Modrič. In March 1444, he established the League of Lezhë, with support from local noblemen, and unified the Albanian principalities.

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