Gjin Bua Shpata
Gjin Bua Shpata (sometimes anglicized as John Spata) (fl. 1358 – 29 October 1399) was an Albanian ruler in Western Greece with the title of Despot. Together with Pjetër Losha, he led raids into Epirus, Acarnania and Aetolia in 1358. He was recognized as Despot by the titular Eastern Roman Emperor in the early 1360s and ruled Aetolia (1360s–?), Angelokastron (?–1399), Naupactus (1378–1399), and Arta (1370s–1399). He was born some time in the first half of the 14th century in Epirus, as his father was a ruler in the region.
Gjin Bua Shpata | |
|---|---|
| Despot | |
| Born | First half of the 14th century Epirus |
| Died | 29 October 1399 |
| Noble family | Shpata family, Pietro Bua Shpata lord of Angelokastron and Delvina (father) Sgouros Shpata (brother) Eirene Shpata (daughter) Maurice Shpata (grandson) Yaqub Shpata (grandson) |
| Spouse(s) | Irene de' Buondelmonti (daughter of Esau de' Buondelmonti) |
| Issue | Eirene Shpata |
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