Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg)

Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, was a 15th-century Albanian noble and military leader who became a national hero. He led a fierce resistance against the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Balkans, uniting various Albanian tribes and consistently winning battles despite being outnumbered. His strategic skill and leadership made him a symbol of Albanian resistance and independence. Although he died in 1468, his legacy as a defender of Albanian culture and sovereignty endures, inspiring national pride and future generations in Albania and beyond.