Arbanon (Old Albanian: Arbën in Old Gheg, Arbër in Old Tosk; Latin: Arbanum) was a medieval principality in present-day Albania, ruled by the native Progoni family, [8] and the first Albanian state to emerge in recorded history. [2]

The Principality of Arbanon (1190–1255) was the first Albanian state during the Middle Ages. The proclamation of the feudal state of Arbanon, in the north of Albania, with Kruja as the capital took place in 1190. As the founder of this state is known Progoni and later on Gjini and Dhimiter.

The Rebellion of Arbanon (Albanian: Kryengritja e Arbërit) in 1257–1259 was a revolt of the Principality of Arbanon (in modern central Albania) against the Empire of Nicaea and in favour of the rival Despotate of Epirus.

The Principality of Arbër, also known as Arbanon or Arbëria, was the first Albanian state. It existed during the Middle Ages. It was formed around 1190. The Principality ended in 1255.

Arbanon held the fortress of Krujë (or Kruja) as its military and administrative centre for the duration of the principality's existence. Its general territory covered ground between the Shkumbin and Drin river valleys in the north, and between the Adriatic and the Black Drin in the east.

The Principality of Arbanon or Albanon (Albanian: Arbër or Arbëria, Gheg Albanian: Arbn or Arbnia, [3] Greek: Ἄρβανον), was the first Albanian state during the Middle Ages. The state was established by archon Progon in the region of Kruja, in ca 1190.

Feb 21, 2025 · What was the Rebellion of Arbanon? The Rebellion of Arbanon was a significant uprising in the early 13th century, marking the first autonomous Albanian state. Led by Archon Progon, this revolt against Byzantine rule laid the groundwork for …

Arbanon (Old Albanian: Arbën in Old Gheg, Arbër in Old Tosk; la|Arbanum) was a medieval principality in present-day Albania, ruled by the native Progoni family, and the first Albanian state to emerge in recorded history.

The Progoni were an Albanian noble family which established the first Albanian state in recorded history, the Principality of Arbanon. [1][2][3] Progon of Kruja, father of Dhimitër Progoni established his rule in Krujë in 1190. Before 1204, Arbanon was an autonomous principality of the Byzantine Empire. [4] .

Arbanon (Albanian: Arbër or Arbëria, Greek: Ἄρβανον, Árvanon; Latin: Arbanum) was a principality ruled by the native Progoni family, and the first Albanian state to emerge in recorded history. The principality was established in 1190 by the native archon Progon in the region surrounding Kruja, to the east and northeast of Venetian territories.