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.

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, the Palazzo della Seta, 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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