Skanderbeg - Trivia, Family, Bio
Matthew Barrera
Updated on February 13, 2026
Albanian feudal lord and military commander best known for having led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. He was the chief commander of the crusading forces of Pope Pius II.
Before Fame
He was a vassal of the Sultan towards the end of the 14th century.
Trivia
In 1451, he was given the title of "captain general of the king of Aragon" by King Alfonso V.
Family Life
He was married to a woman named Donika Arianiti.
Associated With
He was named after Alexander III.
