The Cangelari family (in Greek: Καγγελάρη or Καγκελάρη)The spelling of the surname may differ both in its Greek and Latin versions, but these are the correct ones is one of Cephalonia, Greece's most ancient aristocratic families.Pentogalos: p.127Zapanti: p.156Zaridi: p.94, 108-9, 122-3, 208-9
General information
Of Byzantine origin according to tradition and a family of warriors and priests at the outset, its members will later distinguish themselves in the fields of trade, shipping, arts and letters.Sathas: p.5/190, 9/102-3Tsitselis: p.611-612 Their surname is mentioned for the first time by the mid-12th century in the person of a great Byzantine hagiographer of that era Luca Cancellari (in Greek: Λουκάς Καγκελλάρης), to whom are assigned the oldest and best icons of Virgin Mary and who is often confused with the Apostle Luke.Eleftheroudakis: p.21 Etymologically it goes back to the Latin cancellarius, which means "chief secretary" or "chancellor", designates an office and thus in its original form must have been Cangellarios (in Greek: Καγκελλάριος). After the fall of Constantinople they fled to Corfu,Collas: p.191-2, 260-1 from where they migrated in the early 16th century to settle at the village Vari in the region of Erisso, in Cephalonia, where they were entrusted with the military command of the region.Cangelaris History 2011, p.16, 51-52, 54, 61 Their inscription in the Golden Book of the island (in Italian: Libro d'Oro) is recorded in 1652, however, members of the family participated already before 1560 to the Council of Notables (in Italian: Conseglio dei Primarii) and later to the Community Council (in Italian: Conseglio della Communità) of Cephalonia.Cangelaris History 2011, p.104, 112-114, 122Cangelaris Captains 2007, p.138-139, 142-143 In the 16th century they will migrate to other parts of the island (St. George Castle, Pirgo, Plagia, Vassilikades, Asso, Cothria) and in the 17th and 18th centuries at Sami (Alevrata, Grizata, Zervata), Lixouri (Mantzavinata) and Argostoli. With the liberation of Lefkada from the Ottoman yoke, members will establish themselves there (Santa Maura, City of Lefkas or Amaxiki, St Peter), as well as at Preveza and Arta. During the 19th century members will settle in mainland Greece (Athens, Andravida, Patras etc.), the Ottoman Empire (Constantinople, Kios, Princes Islands), Romania (Braila), Crimea (Kerch) and Egypt (Suez, Alexandria). In the 20th century they will migrate to Africa (Asmara of Eritrea, Belgian Congo, Burundi, etc.), Jerusalem, Cyprus, the United States, Australia and other places.Cangelaris History 2011, p.56, 66-68, 177, 179, 189, 247-248, 252-253, 269, 285, 294-295, 296, 306-309, 331, 341Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.110-118 A comprehensive history, genealogy and heraldry of the Cangelari family was subject of a PhD Thesis by Panayotis D. Cangelaris at the Ionian University (2011).Καγκελάρης, Παναγιώτης Δ. (EKT National Archive of PhD Theses)
Family branches
Founder of the family in Cephalonia and head of a long tradition of clergymen in the family is reported Protopapa Georgio Cangelari.Cangelaris History 2011, p.54-55, 347, 454 In the service of the Most Serene Republic of Venice, members of the family will be appointed during the 16th century military commanders in the region of Erisso and will distinguish themselves in the defense of Cephalonia and in spying activities at the then Ottoman-ruled neighboring regions (Lefkada, Central Greece, Peloponnese). They will also participate and distinguish in military operations of the time (and at sea, as privateers), while during the War of Crete (1645-1669) many will fall in action or will be enslaved. Apart from their military and ecclesiastical duties, members will be elected ambassadors of the Community, or be appointed notaries, elders, superintendents or constables, as well as teachers and medical doctors. By the mid-17th to 18th centuries family branches will be created with the following new surnames: Alissandrato, Vangelato (or Evangelato), Valianato, Velissarato, Galiazzato (or Galiatsato), Giacomato, Giannato, Giorgato, Danato, Diacato, Zamani, Zeppato (or Zepato), Teodosato, Todorato, Livierato, Liosato, Lurando, Marango, Marcato, Matiato, Batistato, Paluchi, Papadimitrato, Papastatato, Pavlato, Prassa, Rissiano, Sara, Stamatato, Stamatelato, Stafieri, Tacugni, Zuganato and Psaro, many of whom are to be found to date on the island and elsewhere. It has to be clarified that the affinity of those who bear surnames with the ending "-ato" can only be proved after a genealogical research, since such surnames may derive from more than one original families. Among the co-fraternal family churches are included two of the most important in the region of Erisso, those of Virgin Mary at Cugiana and of St. Stephen at the village of Vari.Cangelaris History 2011, p.141-142Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.112-113
Members of the family
Georgio Cangelari (d. around 1565), protopapa, founder of the family in CephaloniaCangelaris History 2011, p.72, 133, 347, 352, 454Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.110 Stamati Cangelari (d. 1602), protopapa, probably participated in the Naval Battle of Lepanto (1571) as spiritual of the Greek-Orthodox crews of the Allied fleetZois: p.265Cangelaris History 2011, p.69, 133-134, 352 Danea Cangelari (d. around 1572)Mavroidi: p.269Cangelaris History 2011, p.65, 69-77, 80-81, 94, 112-113, 133, 138, 143, 148, 154, 157, 162-163, 166, 200, 362, 452, 454Cangelaris Captains 2007, p.139-141 and his nephew Marco Cangelari (d. around 1570),Cangelaris History 2011, p.69, 71-76, 88, 112, 138, 142-143, 162-163, 200, 356, 452, 455-456Cangelaris Captains 2007, p.141-142Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.110-111 captains, military commanders of the region of Erisso and ambassadors of the Community of Cephalonia to Venice,Tsitselis: p.283, 611-612, 926 distinguished themselves by the successful repulse of the Turkish landing in Erisso (1561) Calogianni Cangelari, privateer, was caught slave in 1566Cangelaris History 2011, p.80-81, 133, 352 Franco Cangelari, notary, whose protocol (1564-1602) is the third oldest existing notary book in CephaloniaSiphoniou etc.: p.49, 71, 85, 88Cangelaris History 2011, p.69, 127, 133-134, 356 Janni Cangelari (d. before 1623), standard-bearer of the family military company stationed at the small fortress (in Greek: πύργος) facing the village of Plagia in Erisso, which gave its name to the village of PirgoCangelaris History 2011, p.82, 114, 133, 163, 362 Paolina Cangelari,Cangelaris History 2011, p.75, 88-91, 356Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.112 daughter of captain Marco Cangelari and wife of Costantin Gerachi, grandfather of the same named sailor who later became "favorite" of the King of Siam Narai and was known by the name Constance PhaulkonCangelaris Gerachi 2012, p.14-18Cangelaris Phaulkon: p.36-8 Cesare Cangelari, medical doctor, one of the first known empirical physicians in Erisso (1626)Cangelaris History 2011, p.153-154, 200, 357 Iseppo Cangelari, founder of the Zeppato (or Zepato) family branch, involving five generations of membership in the Council of the Community of Cephalonia, was inscribed in the Golden Book (in Italian: Libro d'Oro) in 1652Cangelaris History 2011, p.XI, XII, 113-116, 122, 136, 143, 158, 162-163, 189, 201, 389 Anzoleto Cangelari (d. 1668),Cangelaris History 2011, p.XVI, 115, 163, 189, 389 son of Iseppo and his brother-in-law Giorgo Cangelari (d. 1669),Cangelaris History 2011, p.163, 189, 360 were fallen in action at Crete, during the Siege of Candia Giorgo CangelariCangelaris History 2011, p.82, 175, 189, 371 and his brother Nicolò Cangelari,Cangelaris History 2011, p.82, 93, 158, 174, 189, 371 were captured slaves during the siege of Candia in the war of Crete (the first remained in captivity until at least 1672 and the second by 1673) Antonio Cangelari (d. 1697), founder of the family branch that is referred to in the Golden Book of 1799, involving five generations in the Council of the Community of CephaloniaCangelaris History 2011, p.125, 363 Demetrio Cangelari (d. 1753), priest and teacher, founder of the family branch of Papadimitrato and scion of a branch of four generations of clergymenCangelaris History 2011, p.X, XV, 128, 137-141, 159, 162, 393 Daniele Cangelari, monk, founder and owner of the monastery of Virgin Mary Myrtidiotissa (or Myrtiotissa) in Corfu (mid-18th century)Cangelaris History 2011, p.146-148, 438 Ventura Cangelari, merchant, referred in the Golden Book of 1799, had a considerable commercial activity and presence on the island with seat in St. George CastleCangelaris History 2011, p.122, 124-125, 202, 204, 223, 392Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.115 Gerasimo Cangelari Lurando (1763-1843), creator of a family tradition of four generations of tailors in St. George CastleCangelaris History 2011, p.222-223, 398 Spiridion Cangelari (d. 1869)Millas Cadastre: p.33-4, 66, 76, 106, 114-5, 155, 177Millas Retrospective: p.203-5, 234-7, 265-7, 280-1, 283-5, 299, 310-1Millas Princess: p.31, 228, 240, 254-265Millas Chalki: p.389, 401, 406-8Cangelaris History 2011, p.XXV, 286-290, 419 and his son Constantine Cangelari (d. 1881),Cangelaris History 2011, p.XXV, 286-289, 419 vice-consuls of Great Britain in Asia Minor's city of Kios (today's Gemlik) Gianneto Cangelari (1810-1886), one of the first cadets of the Hellenic Military Academy (1828), he retired in 1866 with the rank of major of artilleryLexikon, vol.4, p.273Kastanis 1995, p.228, 237, 243, 255, 259 Dionisios Cangelaris (1865-1952), merchant, creator of commercial premises at Ermou street in the Athens city center, with a tradition maintained for three generationsCangelaris History 2011, p.XXXIX, 248, 253-254, 260, 435Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.114 Chryssanthos Cangelaris (1868-1941), monk and visionary popular fighter with revolutionary temperament, a close associate of Marinos Antypas in CephaloniaPetratos: p.379-408, 421-433, 443Cangelaris History 2011, p.241-247, 296, 411 Panagis Canghelaris (1873-1936), trader and forwarder, settled in Suez, Egypt, where he worked with the company "Bazar Universel et Bureau de Transit et d'Expeditions" and later founded the novelties shop "Bazar du Nil"Cangelaris History 2011, p.XXI, XXXII, XXXIV, XXXV, XXXVI, 230, 308-312, 314, 322, 331, 424Cangelaris Migrations 1991, p.115-116 Constantine Cangelaris (1878-1923), barber, composer and conductor of the Livathos Philharmonic School and founder of the Philharmonic of Needy Children at ArgostoliCangelaris History 2011, p.274-276, 422 Valentin Kangelari (1883-1938), nephew of monk Chrysanthos, medical doctor and Bolshevik revolutionary, a hero of the Russian Civil War (1918-1920) was decorated (twice) for gallantry with the Order of the Red Banner, he was military adviser and chief of the general staff of the Mongolian Army (1925-1927), commander of the Military Medical Academy of the Red Army (1930-1937), Soviet deputy minister with rank of a lieutenant general (1936) and MP (1937), fell victim of Stalin's persecutions and was executedCangelaris History 2011, p.V, 296-306, 412 Viktor Kangelari (1885-1938), brother of Valentin, a microbiologist and chemist, lieutenant of the Volunteer Army of the "Whites" (1919-1920), decided to remain in the Soviet Union, where he worked in Kharkov until he too fell victim of Stalin's persecutions and was executedCangelaris History 2011, p.296-297, 305, 412 Christos Kangelaris (1885-1976), Army officer, who besides the campaigns, took part in the Macedonian Struggle (1904) alongside Pavlos Melas, as well as the Northern Epirus Struggle (1914), where he excelledCangelaris History 2011, p.344, 442