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Athleta Christi: George Kastrioti Skanderbeg (3 of 10)

Athleta Christi: George Kastrioti Skanderbeg  Elton Varfi The Battle of Torviollo On June 29, 1444, two armies faced each other on the plain of Torviollo. At dawn, the Ottomans moved against the Albanian army. It was not easy for the Albanians to remain still, waitin…

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Athleta Christi: George Kastrioti Skanderbeg (2 of 10)

Athleta Christi: George Kastrioti Skanderbeg Elton Varfi The Return to Albania The Prince of Serbia, George Brankovich, deposed by Murad II, sought the help of Pope Eugene IV (1431-1447) to reclaim his kingdom. The Pope sent Cardinal Julian to induce Ladislaus, K…

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Athleta Christi George Kastrioti Skanderbeg (1 of 10)

Athleta Christi George Kastrioti Skanderbeg Elton Varfi Introduction When he heard that they were mourning the death of the king Lek (Alexander) Dukagjini, Prince of Epirus, he came running out into the square. With his face darkened by grief and his voice muffled, t…

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