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The Zenebishi Family ( 1304–1460) was a medieval noble family in southern Albania that served the Angevins, Venetians and Ottomans. They governed territories in Epirus, centered in Gjirokaster. John Zenebishi was one of the most notable members of this family. In the period 1373–1414 he controlled Gjirokaster and its surroundings. After the Ottomans captured the region of Epirus, members of this family held high positions within Ottoman hierarchy. == Origin and early history == The Zenebishi's are mentioned in 1304 as one of the families that were granted privileges by the Angevin Philip I, Prince of Taranto. This was probably the Zenevisi. According to Robert Elsie, the family originated from the Zagoria region between Gjirokastra and Përmet, in modern-day southern Albania.〔 In 1381 and 1384, the Catholic lords of Arta asked the Ottoman troops for protection against the invading Albanians under the Zenebishi; the Ottomans routed the raiders and restored order in Epirus. John Zenebishi is one of the most notable members of this family.〔 Like many contemporary Balkan rulers who were under the cultural influence of the Byzantine Empire, he adopted a title from the Byzantine court hierarchy for himself, that of ''sevastokrator''. During the Ottoman Interregnum (1402–13) Zenebishi lost to Venetians most of the mainland territories across from the Venetian possession of Corfu. In 1419, he was killed by the Ottomans. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zenebishi family」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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