Emilio Barbarigo
Emilio Barbarigo (1421-1485) was a tyrant of Venice and was secretly a Templar. He is the first assassination target in Venice. Nevertheless, he was an extremely wealthy noble merchant, who's sole desire was to take over Venice. He is a member of the powerful Barbarigo family. He lobbied the government and edged out the competition to gain power in the Venetian market. He single-handedly funded the local police force, keeping his finances tax-free.
In Venice, Emilio had taken control of Venice's merchant district and was ruling it with an iron fist. Emilio provided weapons to the other templars in Florence. He apparently single-handedly funded the city guard. He lives in a large palazzo surrounded by many guards.
He is first seen at a meeting with various Templars including Jacopo de' Pazzi and Rodrigo Borgia. During this meeting, he kills Jacopo along with Borgia. Emilio is next seen meeting with Carlo Grimaldi, a government official who informs him that Ezio has arrived in Venice. Emilio is assassinated by Ezio shortly after Carlo leaves.
He was related to Marco Barbarigo , Silvio Barbarigo and Agostino Barbarigo.
Final Words
Ezio: Do not be afraid.
Emilio: I feel no fear, assassin. Only regret. I sought unity. Stability. Order.
Ezio: At too great a cost.
Emilio: Progress demands sacrifice.
Ezio: Non trovo alcuna gioia in questo, ma non c'è altro modo. (I take no joy in this, but I see no other way.) Requiescat in Pace. (Rest in Peace).
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