Djurdje II Stracimirović of the House of…

Djurdje II Stracimirović of the House of Balšić, a family alliance dominant in the still officially undissolved Serbian Empire, has ruled from 1385 to 1395 as an Ottoman vassal over several Serbian and Albanian lands, most notably Zeta.

Having broken his contract with the Ottomans in the previous year, and relying upon the rivalry between Turkey and Venice to keep his cities safe, Djurdje hands over the cities into Venetian administration.

When Ottoman advances obviously come to a halt, the Venetians decide to negotiate the deal, and sign a contract in April, under which Djurdje hands over to Venetian administration Skadar (Shkodër), the Skadar Lake with all its islands, and Saint Serge.

He also agrees to channel the income from tolls in Danj in exchange for one thousand ducats every year, and promises to give the cities support in case of a Turkish attack.

In return, Djurdje gains acceptance into the Venetian nobility.