Scanderbeg
George Castriota, 1403?–68, Albanian chief and revolutionary leader.
- Turkish Iskander Bey.
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Why all this deference to Alfred, and Scanderbeg, and Gustavus?
Essays | Ralph Waldo EmersonNor did he forget to read the lives of men like Scanderbeg and Ziska, who could teach him many unusual lessons.
The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle of Wolf | William WoodIt is based on the story of Scanderbeg, the Albanian chieftain, a life of whom is printed with the play.
"Christendom will not lose, but gain, thereby," replied Scanderbeg.
The Captain of the Janizaries | James M. LudlowThe Padishah cries in every emergency, 'Where is my Scanderbeg?
The Captain of the Janizaries | James M. Ludlow
British Dictionary definitions for Scanderbeg
/ (ˈskændəˌbɛɡ) /
original name George Castriota; Turkish name Iskender Bey. ?1403–68, Albanian patriot. He was an army commander for the sultan of Turkey until 1443, when he changed sides and drove the Turks from Albania
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