Rebellion of Arbanon

Rebellion of Arbanon
Kryengritja e Arbërit
Date1257–1259
Location
Modern Central Albania
Result
  • Indecisive
  • Arbanon rebels initially defeat Nicaean forces
  • The revolt is put under control by 1259
  • Albanian nobles rebel again in 1260-1270 around Durrës
Belligerents
Principality of Arbanon Empire of Nicaea
Commanders and leaders
Golem George Akropolites
John Komnenos
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Rebellion of Arbanon (Albanian: Kryengritja e Arbërit) in 1257–1259 was a revolt of the Principality of Arbanon (in modern central Albania) against the Empire of Nicaea and in favour of the rival Despotate of Epirus.

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