Chiranna Muzaka
| Chiranna Muzaka Kirana Muzaka | |
|---|---|
| Lady of Ohrid | |
Coat of Arms of the Muzaka family | |
| Lady of Ohrid | |
| Tenure | 1371-1380 |
| Born | 14th century |
| Spouse | Andrea Gropa |
| House | Muzaka |
| Father | Andrea II Muzaka |
| Mother | Euphemia Mataranga |
| Religion | Eastern Orthodox |
Chiranna Muzaka (Albanian: Kirana Muzaka), also known as Kyranna or Anne was an Albanian princess and member of the Muzaka family.
Life
Chiranna was the daughter of Andrea II Muzaka who held the title Despot of Albania & Epirus and Sebastokrator from the noble Muzaka family, and Euphemia Mataranga from the noble Mataranga family.[1] [2] She was the youngest of five siblings, however little is known about her early life.[2]
Chiranna was married to Andrea Gropa who was the Lord of Ohrid. [3][4][5][2] The couple left no issue, surviving or otherwise, and their property was inherited by the Muzaka family.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Soulis 1984, p. 142.
- ^ a b c Elsie 2003, p. 42.
- ^ Soulis 1984, p. q42.
- ^ Elsie 2003, p. 53.
- ^ Elsie 2003, p. 41.
- ^ Elsie 2003, p. 47.
Bibliography
- Elsie, Robert (2003). Early Albania A Reader of Historical Texts, 11th-17th Centuries. Harrassowitz. ISBN 978-3-4470-4783-8.
- Soulis, George Christos (1984). The Serbs and Byzantium During the Reign of Tsar Stephen DuĊĦan (1331-1355) and His Successors. Dumbarton Oaks Library and Collection. ISBN 978-0-8840-2137-7.