Gjin Progoni

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]

Gjin Progoni
Lord of Krujë
Lord of Krujë
Reign	1198–1208
Predecessor	Progon, Lord of Kruja
Successor	Dhimitër Progoni (as Prince of Albania)
Died	1208
House	Progoni
Father	Progon, Lord of Kruja

See also

• History of Albania
• Monarchs of Albania

References

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. 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.

Sources

• Ducellier, Alain (1999). "24(b) – Eastern Europe: Albania, Serbia and Bulgaria". In Abulafia, David (ed.). The New Cambridge Medieval History: Volume 5, c.1198 – c.1300. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 779–795. ISBN 978-0-52-136289-4.
• Nicol, Donald McGillivray (1957). The Despotate of Epiros. Oxford: Blackwell & Mott, Limited.

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