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Which Albanian alliance made Skanderbeg commander in chief in 1444?
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In 1444, Skanderbeg organized and was appointed commander in chief of a league of Albanian princes, often referred to as the League of Lezhë. This alliance was formed to unite the regional leaders against the expansion of the Ottoman Empire.1