Gjin I Muzaka


Gjin I Muzaka, was an Albanian Prince from the House of Muzaka. He held the majority of his father's holdings after his father's death and was the Lord of Tomorniza. As well as the Lord of Kastoria after his younger brother Stoya Muzaka died after 1384 leaving no heirs.

Life

Gjin I Muzaka was born into the House of Muzaka as the first and oldest son of Andrea II Muzaka and Euphemia Mataranga, who was from the Mataranga family.
Upon the death of his father Andrea II, his lands were divided among his three sons, Gjin, Teodor II and Stoya.
Gjin inherited the majority of his father's holdings, except for Berat, Myzeqe, and Kastoria. Teodor received Berat and Myzeqe, while Stoya inherited Kastoria along with its associated villages and estates.

Issue

Gjin I Muzaka married Lady Suina Arianiti-Comneniates who was the daughter of Lord Materango Arianiti Comneniates. The pair had seven children:Andrea III Muzaka, married Chiranna Zenevisi, Lady of Grabossa Materango MuzakaBlaise MuzakaBogdan MuzakaLaldi MuzakaHelena Muzaka
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