- Milot, Albania
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Milot — Municipality — Coordinates: 41°41′N 19°43′E / 41.683°N 19.717°ECoordinates: 41°41′N 19°43′E / 41.683°N 19.717°E Country Albania County Lezhë County District Kurbin District Government - Mayor Behar Haxhiu (PD) Time zone Central European Time (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Car Plates LA Milot is a municipality in the Kurbin District, Lezhë County, northwestern Albania.[1]
History
In 7 September 1457 the Battle of Ujëbardha occurred in Milot. It was the Second Siege of Krujë when an Albanian army led by Skanderbeg broke the surrounding Ottoman army. The defeat was chronicled in considerable detail by Ottoman chronicler Evliya Çelebi. The Battle of Ujëbardha was one of the greatest victories for Skanderbeg.
References
Municipalities of Lezhë County Capital: Lezhë Kurbin District Lezhë District Mirditë District Categories:- Populated places in Lezhë County
- Albania geography stubs
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