He was backed by such popes as Pius II and Paul II, and received the epithet "Champion of Christ" for his services.
One of his most notable defeats came at Berat, where his strategy of allowing his brother-in-law Tanush to direct the siege had unfortunate consequences. A few years later, he defeated his nephew Hamza at the battle of Ujebardha, which allowed him to move his forces to Italy to defend his ally Ferdinand of Naples. After capturing the city of Kruje, he formed a league at Lezhe and became a thorn in the side of Murad II and his son Mehmed. He was backed by such popes as Pius II and Paul II, and received the epithet "Champion of Christ" for his services. FTP, name this man who was born George Castrioti, who fought against the Ottomans in the 15th century as a champion of Albanian freedom.
One of his most notable defeats came at Berat, where his strategy of allowing his brother-in-law Tanush to direct the siege had unfortunate consequences.
{Skanderbeg} (accept George {Castrioti} before it is mentioned)