Simon Zenevisi

Simon Zenevisi () was an Albanian nobleman ("signore") and vassal of the Kingdom of Naples, who held the castle of Strovilo (Castrovilari), and was a member of the Zenevisi family of southern Albania.
He probably dwelled in Corfu, and subject to the sovereignty of Alphonse of Naples.
Life.
In 1443, Simon Zenevisi, John Zenevisi's grandson, built the Strovili fortress with Venetian approval and support. It was located near Saiata (Sayada), and above Vagenetia, the lands of his grandfather John Zenevisi. In 1454–55 he was recognized by Alphonso V as a vassal of the Kingdom of Naples.
He had a son, born and raised in Turkey, who had deserted from the Turks in 1454, who in 1455 asked the King of Naples to be baptized.
He married a daughter of Maurice Spata.
Name.
In Catalan documents, his name is also spelled "Simone Gimlixi" and "Gimbixi". An Albanian neologism of his name is "Simon Zenebishi".