| 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 (1209) |
| Issue | Progon,Protosebastos of Ndërfandë Unnamed daughter[1] |
| House | Progoni |
| Father | Progon, Lord of Kruja |
Gjin Progoni (Latin:Ginius[2]) was anarchon (or lord) ofKruja, located in present-dayAlbania, from c. 1198 until his death in 1208.[3] He succeeded his father,Progon of Kruja, becoming the second ruler of thePrincipality of Arbanon.[3] During his reign, he controlled the areas aroundElbasan and the fortress ofKrujë. He also maintained good ties with theDespotate of Epirus due to the Venetian threat in northern Epirus.[4] Gjin was succeeded by his younger brotherDhimitër Progoni.[3]
Although his spouse remains unknown, he had the following issue:
Gjin Progoni Died: 1208 | ||
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| Preceded by | Lord of Kruja 1198–1208 | Succeeded by |
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