List of Albanian monarchs

Monarchy of Albania
Monarkia e Shqipërisë
Last Monarch
Victor Emmanuel III
Details
StyleHis Majesty
First monarchProgon, Lord of Kruja
Last monarchVictor Emmanuel III
FormationApproximately 1190 AD.
Abolition8 September 1943
ResidencesRoyal Palace of Tirana
Royal Palace of Durrës
Royal Villa of Durrës
Burgajet Castle
Pretender(s)Leka, Crown Prince of Albania
Leka, Prince of Albania

This is an archontological list of Albanian monarchs, containing monarchs of the medieval Albanian principalities, Albanian kingdoms and to heads of state of modern Albania. Starting from the first established monarch Progon of Kruja from the Progoni family who ruled the Principality of Arbanon starting in 1190. Throughout history, the monarchs of Albania have held multiple titles, often Latin or Byzantine, and in rare instances, Slavic. Some of these titles include King of Albania, Prince of Albania, Despot, and Sebastokrator. Members of the medieval Albanian monarchy were integral to the formation of the Albanian nobility. The monarchy in Albania was abolished on the 8th of September, 1943.


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