Principality of Valona: Map & History
Principality of Valona is mapped in the atlas for 1333 CE – 1374 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 774 km².
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The Principality of Valona and Kanina, also known as the Despotate of Valona and Kanina, Principality of Valona or Principality of Vlorë (1346–1417) was a medieval principality in Albania, roughly encompassing the territories of the modern counties of Vlorë (Valona), Fier, and Berat. Initially a vassal of the Serbian Empire, it became an independent lordship after 1355, although de facto under Venetian influence, and remained as such until it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1417.
Principality of Valona in Depth
History
The strategically important city of Valona, on the coast of modern Albania, had been fought over repeatedly between the Byzantines and various Italian powers in the 13th century. Finally conquered by Byzantium in ca. 1290, it was one of the chief imperial holdings in the Balkans. Byzantine rule lasted until the 1340s, when the Serbian ruler Stefan Dušan, taking advantage of a Byzantine civil war, took Albania. Valona fell in late 1345 or early 1346, and Dušan placed his brother-in-law, John Asen, brother of the Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Alexander, in charge of Valona as his capital, and with Kanina and Berat as his main fortresses. According to some scholars, however, Dušan had captured Valona and Kanina already in 1337.
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Principality of Valona: Key Facts
| Founded | 1346 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1417 |
Facts from Wikidata Q7245121 (CC0).
Principality of Valona Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 774 km² in 1368 CE.
Principality of Valona: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Valona exist?
Principality of Valona is dated to 1333 CE – 1374 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Principality of Valona?
The capital of Principality of Valona was Valona (Vlorë, Albania).
How large was Principality of Valona at its peak?
At its peak in 1368 AD Principality of Valona covered about 774 km².
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