The Kingdom of Albania may refer to the state of Albania in two different periods of history.

The first Kingdom of Albania or regnum Albaniae was established by Charles of Anjou in the territory he conquered from the Despotate of Epirus in 1271. Charles I ( 21 March 1226 &ndash 7 January 1285) commonly called Charles of Anjou, was the King of Sicily by conquest The Principality of Epirus can also refer to the pashalik of Ali Pasha The Despotate or Principality of Epirus (Δεσποτάτο της He took the title of King of Albania in February, 1272. This article is about the country in southern Europe For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Albania topics. The kingdom extended from Durazzo (modern Durrës) south along the coast to Cape Linguetta, with vaguely defined borders in the interior. A Byzantine counter-offensive soon ensued, which drove the Angevins out of the interior by 1281. Angevin (ˈændʒəvɪn ( French, from Old French, from Medieval Latin Andegavinus from Andegavia Anjou, France) is the name applied The Sicilian Vespers further weakened the position of Charles, and the Kingdom was soon reduced by the Epirotes to a small area around Durrës. The Sicilian Vespers is the name given to a rebellion in Sicily in 1282 against the rule of the Angevin king Charles I of Naples, who had taken control The Principality of Epirus can also refer to the pashalik of Ali Pasha The Despotate or Principality of Epirus (Δεσποτάτο της The Angevins held out here, however, until 1368, when the city was captured by Karl Thopia. Karlo Thopia (died 1387 was the Albanian King from 1358&ndash1382 and then again from 1385&ndash1387 Albania was the known for a while as principality even though increased its power. Prince Gjergj Kastrioti Scanderbeg was a prominent leader who organized a 25-year-long resistance against the Ottoman Empire. Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg ( 6 May 1405 &ndash 17 January 1468) ( Albanian: Gjergj Kastriot Skënderbeu, widely known as The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish

In 1928, Albania was proclaim a constitutional kingdom (Mbretnia Shqiptare, "Albanian Kingdom") once again under the reign of King Zog I, who claimed descent from Scanderbeg. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Zog I Skanderbeg III of the Albanians ref> (born Ahmet Zogolli, later changed to Ahmet Zogu) (October 8 1895 &ndash April 9 1961 was King Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg ( 6 May 1405 &ndash 17 January 1468) ( Albanian: Gjergj Kastriot Skënderbeu, widely known as In 1939, Albania was occupied by Italy and Victor Emmanuel III claimed the title of the king until 1943. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Victor Emmanuel III (Vittorio Emanuele III 11 November, 1869 – 28 December, 1947) was a member of the House of Savoy and Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The monarchy formally ended in 1946, when the communists established their dictatorship. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Kings of Albania

• Charles I 1272–1285
• Charles II 1285–1294

Charles surrendered his rights to Albania to his son Philip in 1294. Charles I ( 21 March 1226 &ndash 7 January 1285) commonly called Charles of Anjou, was the King of Sicily by conquest Charles II, known as "the Lame" ( French le Boiteux, Italian lo Zoppo; 1254 &ndash 5 May 1309) was Philip reigned as "Lord of the Kingdom of Albania".

Lords of the Kingdom of Albania

• Philip 1301–1332
• Robert 1332

In 1332, Robert succeeded his father, Philip. Philip I of Taranto ( November 10, 1278 – December 26 1331) of the Angevin house was titular Emperor of Constantinople Robert's uncle, John, did not wish to do him homage for the Principality of Achaea, so Robert received Achaea from John in exchange for 5,000 ounces of gold and the rights to the diminished Kingdom of Albania. The Principality of Achaea or of the Morea was one of the three Vassal states of the Latin Empire which replaced the Byzantine Empire John took the style of Duke of Durazzo. The Kingdom of Albania may refer to the state on territory of Albania in two different periods of history

Dukes of Durazzo

• John 1332–1336
• Charles 1336–1348
• Joanna 1348–1368
  • Louis 1366–1368 and 1376, in right of his wife

In 1368, Durazzo fell to Karl Thopia, who was recognized by Venice as "Prince of Albania". John of Gravina (1294 – April 5 1336) Count of Gravina 1315–1336 Duke of Durazzo 1332–1336 and ruler of the Kingdom of Albania Charles of Durazzo (1323 &ndash January 23 1348, Aversa) was the eldest son of John Duke of Durazzo and Agnes de Périgord Louis of Évreux (also called "of Navarre" 1341 &ndash 1376 was the youngest son of Philip III of Navarre and Joan II of Navarre. The Most Serene Republic of Venice ((Serenìsima Repùblica Vèneta or Repùblica de Venesia Serenissima Repubblica

Princes of Albania

• Karl Thopia 1368-1382
• Gjergj Kastrioti 1444-1468
• Lekë Dukagjini 1468-1481
• William Wied 1914

King of the Albanians

• Zog I 1928-1939

King of Albania

• Victor Emmanuel 1939-1943

claimants:

• Zog I 1939-1961
• Leka I 1961
  • heir apparent: Prince Leka of Albania