Silvio Barbarigo
Silvio Barbarigo (1435–1486), sometimes called "Il Rosso", was the cousin of Marco Barbarigo, a government official, and a Templar. He was a state inquisitor of Venice but was angry that his relatives are far more powerful than him. He is somehow related to Emilio Barbarigo whos father was killed by Silvio's uncle when he was young.
Biography
Early life
He became an advisor to his wealthy uncle, and uncovered a plot by the Soranzo family against his uncle. To prevent this, Silvio invited the family to an Easter celebration and toasted the family on the balcony. Unknown to everyone else, this was a signal for archers hidden behind the courtyard windows to fire on the family and kill them. Ten years later, he had his uncle murdered by his mother and sister and convinced everyone he had died in bed. He then took over his uncle's luxurious palazzo.
Working with the Templars
In 1485, Silvio met up with Carlo Grimaldi in Venice. Later meeting up with other Templars including Marco Barbarigo, Dante Moro, and later Rodrigo Borgia, Silvio and his fellow Templars plotted the assassination of the current Doge: Giovanni Mocenigo. As they planned, Silvio was given the task of procuring a suitable poison, to which he replied that he could procure some cantarella. Later, Silvio was present at carnevale, where he made sure to prevent Ezio Auditore from receiving a Golden Mask and gaining access to Marco Barbarigo's carnevale party. After Marco's assassination, Silvio hired Dante Moro and several other mercenaries and gained control of L'Arsenale.
Death
Shortly after gaining control of the Arsenale, Ezio Auditore, along with the help of Bartolomeo d'Alviano and his mercenaries invaded Silvio's base. Silvio, along with Dante, attempted to flee the Arsenale and board a ship going to Cyprus, however, Ezio managed to kill Silvio and Dante before they could reach the ship.
Final Words
Ezio: What's happened here? Why the boats? I thought you sought the Doge's seat.
Silvio: Just a distraction. We were meant to sail...
Ezio: Sail where?
Silvio: I'll never tell.
(Silvio dies)
Dante: Cyprus is their destination. They want....they....want...
(Dante dies)
Ezio: Non temete l'oscurità - accettate il suo abbraccio. Requiescat in Pace. (Fear not the darkness - but welcome it's embrace. Rest in Peace.)
Trivia
- In Assassin's Creed: Lineage, Silvio Barbarigo is portrayed by Harry Standjofski though his appearance is minor – he is only heard talking with Marco and seen at the end of the film during the Templar meeting.
- In the novel, Ezio guts him with the Hidden Blade.
Video
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Gallery
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Carlo and Silvio talking.
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Silvio with the Golden Mask -
Silvio calling out to Dante Moro.
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Silvio's death.
