Pal Engjëlli
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Pal Engjëlli (Latin: Pauli Angeli; 1416–1470) was an Albanian Roman Catholic cardinal, clergyman, scholar, and Archbishop of Durazzo[1] who in 1462 wrote the first known sentence retrieved so far in Albanian. Pauli Angeli is reported to have been a friend, co-worker and close counselor of Skanderbeg. As his envoy, he frequently traveled abroad, seeking for aid in the war against the Ottoman Empire.[2]
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His Eminence Pal Engjëlli | |
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Cardinal | |
Native name | Pal Engjëlli |
Church | Roman Catholic |
Archdiocese | Durazzo |
Metropolis | Durazzo |
Appointed | 1459 |
In office | 1460 |
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Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
Personal details | |
Born | 1416 |
Died | 1470 |
Nationality | Albanian |
Denomination | Catholic |
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Angeli managed to convince Lekë Dukagjini to leave Ottomans and later reconcile with Skanderbeg, and also to convince Skanderbeg to violate an armistice signed with the Ottomans.[3]