Dukagjinët gjatë Mesjetës. Shtrirja gjeografike e trojeve dhe disa karakteristika
Dukagjinis in the Middle Ages. The Geographical Area and Some Characteristics

Summary/Abstract: In this article we will try to give a general overview on the history of Dukagjinis which consisted of some families seemingly belonging to the same tribe and were part of the Albanian nobles in the Middle Ages. Dukagjinis show up many a time in documents and they were an important factor in the occurrences taking place in Albania in the Middle Ages, especially during Skanderbeg’s period. Besides the expansion of their prevalence in North Albanian regions and their distribution into some European countries after the Ottoman occupation they result to be present even among noble Albanian families with the highest duration until they died out in the 17th century. In this paper besides the historical data about them in Albanian territories you will also find information on their presence in Italy, Istria and Ottoman Empire.

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