Alfonso Castriota

[2][3] Donika Kastrioti, invited and protected by Frederick I of Aragon, traveled to Spain in 1501 or 1502, along with Jerina Branković, her daughter-in-law and Alfonso’s mother, and an escort of twenty knights.

This text follows a report indicating that he was struck by a stone while attempting to mediate a brawl between individuals, or perhaps received a fatal stab wound while trying to intervene in a dispute between two men.

These conflicting reports reflect the uncertainty surrounding the tragic demise of Alfonso Castriota, emphasizing the chaotic and perilous environment he lived in during his time in Spain.

The tomb is described as being adorned with two angels, with a central marble slab bearing the two-headed eagle, the emblem of the Albanian monarchy, and above it, the inscription: "The Most Holy Lady, the Patroness of Albania."

Her burial place in the Monastery of the Holy Trinity in Valencia reflects her significant role and legacy, combining her personal nobility with the broader Albanian national identity.