Skanderbeg Breaks Siege of Krujë

Date: April 23, 1467 • Location: Krujë, Albania

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1466–1467.

Albanian commander Skanderbeg entered Krujë, breaking a 10-month siege by Ottoman forces.

Gjergj Kastrioti was an Albanian nobleman and military leader who led the League of Lezhë in the Ottoman-Albanian Wars until his death. Skanderbeg is considered to be a major figure of medieval Albanian history and today is the national hero of Albania.