Maurice Spata
Muriq Shpata | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Arta | |
| Reign | 1399 – 1414 or 1415 |
| Predecessor | Sgouros Shpata |
| Inherited by his brother | Yaqub Shpata |
| Born | 14th century Arta, Despotate of Arta |
| Died | 1414 or 1415 |
| Noble family | Shpata family |
| Spouse | Nerata |
| Issue | See section |
| Mother | Irene Shpata |
Muriki or Maurice Shpata (Albanian: Muriq Shpata; fl. 1399–1414) was the ruler of Arta from late 1399/early 1400 until his death in 1414 or 1415. Muriq’s reign was dominated by his wars with Carlo I Tocco. Muriq was able to defend his capital of Arta, but despite some victories failed to prevent the fall of Ioannina to Tocco. As a result, his brother Yaqub Shpata who succeeded him was defeated in October 1416, ending the Despotate of Arta.