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Span family was a noble medieval Balkan family of a Greek origin. The name of the family is derived from the Greek word spanos (σπανός) which means beardless.

There are several different notable Spans of 14th century not necessarily mutually related. At the beginning of 15th century most notable members of Span family were Marin and his son Petar. Peter's father Marin is mentioned in 1409 as alrady dead. Since he did not have any sons, Petar emphasized that he will be inherited by his nephew Marin, a son of his brother Brajko.

Marin Span was commander of Skanderbeg's forces which lost fortress Baleč to Venetian forces in 1448 during Skanderbeg's war against Venice. Marin and his soldiers retreated toward Dagnum after being informed by his relative Petar Span about the large Venetian forces heading toward Baleč.

Stefano Span of Greek origin was 15th century lord of Drivast.

Petar's father was Nikša Span from Drivast who also had a daughter Dominika.

Božidar Span was entitled to govern village Braza.