by Xhoni Qoku.

Venetian sources from the early 14th century clearly describe the Pasqualigo family’s origins as Epirote-Albanian. In a straightforward formulation, the author notes:

Italian (original):

“Questi anticamente furono Epirotj, cioè d’Albania,”
“These were once Epirotj, that is, from Albania.”

This archival evidence confirms that the Pasqualigo family, originally from Epirus/Albania, settled first in Candia (Crete) and then integrated into Rialto – Venice, where they distinguished themselves in political, commercial and diplomatic life, acquiring noble status and high state roles, including ambassadorial duties with the Emperor and the Roman court.

Source

Italian Archives.