Vrana Konti

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Who is Vrana Konti?

Count Vrana; fl. was a Napolitan nobleman, who received the title of conte by King Alfonso the Magnanimous and later became one of the closest collaborators of George Kastrioti "Skanderbeg" in Albania. He was Skanderbeg's counselor and one of his best generals, serving him for 16 years.

Vrana participated in all of Skanderbeg's major battles until 1458. He is known mainly for his resistance as the commander of the Albanian garrison during the First Siege of Krujë. He was offered a great deal of money and a high-ranking post in the Ottoman administration by Sultan Murad II conditional on his surrender, but he refused.

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on July 23, 2013

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