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Lekë Dukagjini
15th century Albanian nobleman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lekë III Dukagjini (1410–1481), mostly known as Lekë Dukagjini, was a 15th-century member of the Albanian nobility, from the Dukagjini family.[1] A contemporary of Skanderbeg, Dukagjini is known for the Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit, a code of law instituted among the tribes of northern Albania. Dukagjini is believed to of been born in Lipjan, Kosovo.[2]
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Lekë III Dukagjini | |
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![]() Postcard illustration of Lekë Dukagjini holding the Kanun | |
Prince of Dukagjini | |
Reign | 1446–1479 |
Predecessor | Pal II Dukagjini |
Successor | Post abolished |
Chief of the League of the Albanian People | |
Reign | 1468–1479 |
Predecessor | Skanderbeg |
Successor | Post abolished |
Born | 1410 |
Died | 1481 (aged 71) |
Spouse | Theodora Muzaka |
Issue | Stefan Dukagjini Nicholas Dukagjini |
Dynasty | Dukagjini |
Father | Pal Dukagjini |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
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