Blasius Mataranga

Blasius Mataranga was an Albanian nobleman of the Mataranga family who ruled the short-lived Principality of Mataranga from 1358 to 1367. Holding the Byzantine title of sevastokrator, he controlled the coast between Durrës and Vlorë and grew wealthy on the grain trade with Ragusa.

He fought the rival Thopia and Balsha families and died around 1367, possibly killed while held captive by the Balsha. His son Gjon survived him.