Skanderbeg, the Albanian leader who defied the Ottoman Empire

Skanderbeg (1403-1468), an emblematic figure of Albanian resistance, fought Ottoman expansion in the 15th century.

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Nicknamed the 'Athlete of Christ,' he embodied the struggle for Albanian independence against Turkish domination.

His political and military legacy remains foundational in Balkan history.

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