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House of Progon

Progon
Country  Byzantine Empire (before 1204)
Byzantine Empire Despotate of Epirus (after 1204)
Estates
Titles archon
judex
megas archon
panhypersebastos
Founded ca. 1190
Final ruler Dimitri
Dissolution 1216
Ethnicity Albanian

The Progon family (Albanian: Progoni) established the first Albanian state, the Principality of Arbër, which fell under the influence of the Byzantine Empire, the Despotate of Epirus and the Kingdom of Serbia.Progon, the founder, held the title of archon (lord), while one of his sons, Dimitri, held the title of panhypersebastos. The family had a considerable degree of autonomy.

The family disappears in historical sources after 1216, following the death of Dimitri.


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