The
Kingdom of Albania (, ) was established by
Charles of Anjou in the
Albanian territory he conquered from the
Despotate of Epirus in 1271. He took the title of "King of Albania" in February 1272. The kingdom extended from the region of
Durrës (then known as Dyrrhachium) south along the coast to
Butrint. A major attempt to advance further in direction of Constantinople, failed at the
Siege of Berat (1280–1281). A Byzantine counteroffensive soon ensued, which drove the
Angevins out of the interior by 1281. The
Sicilian Vespers further weakened the position of Charles, and the Kingdom was soon reduced by the
Epirotes to a small area around Durrës. The Angevins held out here, however, until 1368, when the city was captured by
Karl Thopia. In 1392 Karl Thopia's son surrendered the city and his domains to the
Republic of Venice.