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Post by benzino on Jun 14, 2009 3:51:57 GMT -5
Jason Castriota is an Italian American automobile designer born in White Plains, New York and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. He graduated from Emerson College in Boston and attended but dropped out of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.[1]. After his internship at the Pininfarina design studio, he decided to stay in Turin rather than return to the US to complete his studies. In Pininfarina, he worked under Ken Okuyama and later Lowie Vermeersch, continuing the training he received as a student of Okuyama's at ACCD. As a designer he took part in the design of production cars such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and Maserati GranTurismo, concept cars like the Maserati Birdcage 75th and the Rolls Royce Hyperion, and, as Head Designer for Special Projects, one-off exclusive cars for particular customers, such as the "Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina", a restyled Enzo Ferrari for American car collector James Glickenhaus, and the Ferrari 612 Kappa, a restyling of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti for car collector Peter Kalikow. Castriota left his position at Pininfarina on the eve of the Paris Motor Show in September 2008, and is set to become Design Director at Stile Bertone. He will start his new position on December 1.[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Castriota A eshte nga Familja e Gjergj Kastriotit? Pasardhes? Apo vetem eshte e rastesishme qe ka mbiemrin Castriota? tung
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Post by EriTopSheqeri on Jun 14, 2009 4:07:56 GMT -5
Ku i dihet...ne nje forum botova njehere disa website italiane mbi pasardhesit e Skenderbeut...pati shumer sternipa qe u martuan me zoter Italiane...besoj se eshte nje nga pasardhesit e ketyre
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Post by todhrimencuri on Jun 14, 2009 13:37:59 GMT -5
Jo. Familja e Skenderbeut e ka mbiemrin "Castriota-Skanderbeg" jo vetem "Castriota".
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Post by monsterofsouli on Jun 14, 2009 22:19:22 GMT -5
I hear that Fidel Kastro is also a descendant of Skenderbeg.
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Post by redbaron on Jun 14, 2009 22:52:26 GMT -5
I hear that Fidel Kastro is also a descendant of Skenderbeg. So he is a northern epirot then.
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Post by tsompanos on Jun 16, 2009 13:39:40 GMT -5
both first name and last name are Greek
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Post by leshte on Jun 16, 2009 19:27:33 GMT -5
I didnt know that both Fidel and Kastro are Greek. ;D Thanks for the info.
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Post by Kanaris on Jun 16, 2009 19:48:43 GMT -5
Has anyone try to reach this person to ask them how the got the name?
There's a whole bunch of Castriota's on Facebook.
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Post by insomniac on Jun 16, 2009 19:55:26 GMT -5
Interesting but there have been other cases when some Italian have made the claim for the Albanian throne. Interview of the publisher Costanzo d’Agostino, to Dr. Giorgio Maria Castriota Scanderbeg, direct descendant of the Albanian and European hero Giorgio Castriota Scanderbeg.Q: Dott.Giorgio Maria Castriota Scanderbeg, how did originate and develops over time, the Naples branch of the descendants of Scanderbeg in Italy?A: In my opinion, when it comes to direct descendants, it is better to clarify that, as in all things of life there are the main branches, like descendants since then the firstborn of secondary branches, which according to the vicissitudes of life, can become major If the firstborn does not have sons. To better illustrate my thinking, which is based on precise genealogical standards, such as the port my children. The first is Filippo , born on 25.1.1989 and the second is Alexander, born on 6.2.1992; Where to Philip affected the fate of not having sons, the burden of offspring touches right to Alessandro. Departing from John Castriota, setting out from time to time, we identify his son George, an Albanian and European hero, as you rightly pointed out, from which my branch comes down, after Giorgio by: Giovanni, Ferrante (often mentioned by the name Ferdinand), Achille, Pirro, Antonio, Achille (Lord of St. Demetrius San Cosmo and Macchia, in Calabria Citra), Antonio, who married Claudia Paola, Giorgio, Ferrante (or Ferdinand ) from which Francis was born on 23.11.1779 (Philip, born on 29.3.1783) Antonio, who married Emanuelle Gennaro, of the Marquis of Auletta, John, who married Marquis Mary Seymour, from which were born Emanuelle Francis on 7.6. 1875 and died without heirs, the 9.6.1943.. At this point, extinguished the main branch, the second son of Ferrante, like 'Philip, shown above in parentheses, born on 29.3.1783, go to forward his descendants, and thus the direct descendants of Castriota Scanderbeg, to: Ferdinand (Ferrante ) First baron of Fossaceca and Castelluccio, Philip II of the second Baron Fossaceca and Castelluccio, from which in the first wedding, Baron Ferdinand III of Fossaceca and Castelluccio, Philip IV Baron of Fossaceca and Castelluccio, and then Giorgio (me ) V Barone of Fossaceca and Castelluccio, from which, as mentioned above, Filippo and Alessandro . This indication of names, in addition to being more 'detail included in our genealogic tree of our family, was justified, analyzed and recognized as valid, with acts that are preserved in the Council Heraldry, and were declared authentic in Rome 3.2.1910 by the Commissioner of the Royal Heraldry Consult, and stamped for authenticity 'from the Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, as well as' President of the Council Heraldry, Dr. Sannino.
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Post by insomniac on Jun 16, 2009 19:57:44 GMT -5
Q: The known heroic stories in which your great ancestor, George, was distinguish have certainly brought in dowry to his descendants as well as some privilege, even a load of responsibility' especially moral; how you live and how you relate to these incidents?A: I was born Castriota Scanderbeg, for me and 'always been normal to bring my surname. When we began to study history, sometimes in class, we encounter study of Giorgio Castriota, said Scanderbeg, whose deeds, unfortunately, were never really explored; I felt, at first intimidated, (not just the eyes and companions smile), but also the weight of the name carried. Will I ever be comparable to this great man? Well privileges land, had in dowry, at household level, are nothing against the only real privilege to represent on earth, to the present day, a proud man, unbeatable, loyal, honest, that distinguish him self in Albania and in Europe , as certified by reading his deeds. We will never be comparable to the hero, but we can only be worthy ambassadors, in Italy, Albania, and throughout Europe. Q: After more than two centuries of relations broken off between the two main branches of Castriota Scanderbeg family in Italy, that of Ruffano (Le) and that of Naples, it was reopened an constructive dialogue that many have long awaited. Can you say something about the relationship with your "cousins" of Ruffano (Le)?I was born in 1955 by Filippo Maria, eldest son of Ferdinand, who, for his unwillingness' reputation ', has never or almost never, participated in official ceremonies on behalf of Scanderbeg. Who did so with a different and brilliant participation was my uncle George, known as Fra 'Giorgio, in Italy, Albania and between Arberesh. Having said this I must, for the historic truth, to say that in my family since I was born, I have come not ever aware of disagreements with the branch of Ruffanos. I learned of their existence at this golden book of the Italian nobility and my curiosity never moved beyond. They are descendants of Pardo, brother of Achille from which we descend. We are therefore, to find a proper link "cousins". I am sorry to learn from you that our families relations were in secular "cold", but in all cases, so 'as the ice maintains the characteristics of things, food and so on, this ice, once it was dissolved, albeit with a single initial telephone meeting, to a changed sense of esteem to people in all cases bear our name. Receive an evening to 20.00 hours on a call by Dr. Alessandro Castriota Scanderbeg, I was filled with joy and emotion. So in they were innate, like us, the sense of family and modesty. They are people of certainly morality, and I hope to know them as soon is possible. Alessandro Castriota Scanderbeg married a woman whose name and 'Carolina, which has the same name as my grandmother, and that was the name that we (me and my wife) think to gave to our daughter if we would have a female. What can we say? We are happy to know that in all cases, our families, regardless of the offspring, will be in the future, still, bulwarks the only thing we can do, like 'keep alive the historical memory of Albanian hero. Allow me, through you to do the best wishes to Dr. Giulio who recently had a male heir, George, testimony of the respect that both our families lead to the hero. Q: Giorgio Maria Castriota Scanderbeg, you soon will visit 'Albania, where land is permanently keep the roots of the family. How is experiencing the expectation of the trip? What are the sentiments that dominate your soul?A: You must know that in 1997 or so, if I remember correctly, they were preparing contacts between the Albanian friends and my uncle, Fra 'George, who was in Albania doing meritorious work of sending medicines, on behalf of' Order of Malta, bringing him directly, to drive trucks (something that now worthy continues to do his daughter, my cousin, Maria Luisa). . The events of 1997, have in fact broken the relationships, to organize the return, but inside me I always had the feeling that sooner or later we would be there. I had the pleasure and the honor to meet in Rome Ambassador Kola, the poet Visar Zhit, and many, many Albanian friends and brothers. To all of them, during my heartfelt little speech at the square Albania, I said that in every country in the world I would be gone as a tourist but in Albania not. I would go there only after a call, and allow me and my family, to be able to return in what, let me, I believe to be the "promised land". Thoughts and feelings that gripping my person are many and such to the point that I think would be the desire to "escape", but can 'Castriota Scanderbeg escape? See you soon, Albania, the homeland of my blood. Giorgio
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Post by EriTopSheqeri on Jun 16, 2009 21:38:45 GMT -5
yeah I heard about this time ago
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Post by todhrimencuri on Jun 16, 2009 22:39:52 GMT -5
Bunch of opportunists.
On an interesting note. Mussilini wanted Zog to marry with one of the members of the Scanderbeg family to solidify his alliance with Albania's monarch. Zog didn't want to become anymore warm to Mussolini than he already was so he refused and married with the beautiful Geraldine. It was an attempt to try and get some non-Italian attention for Albania.
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Post by Aris on Jun 17, 2009 6:23:50 GMT -5
Castro or Castriota are typical Hispanic surnames ! He is not Albanian nor Greek !
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Post by leshte on Jun 17, 2009 12:51:41 GMT -5
By the way in an interview, where Geraldine spoke Albanian pretty good, she stated that Hitler wanted to give her a red Mercedes as a gift but she refused it. I don't know if this is before or after she married Zog.
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Post by shejtani on Jun 17, 2009 13:09:52 GMT -5
Actuaklly, Castriota is Latin ...
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Post by todhrimencuri on Jun 18, 2009 12:05:57 GMT -5
By the way in an interview, where Geraldine spoke Albanian pretty good, she stated that Hitler wanted to give her a red Mercedes as a gift but she refused it. I don't know if this is before or after she married Zog. Well the marriage car the two had was a gift from Hitler. It was white though, I think, but it was a mercedes.
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Post by Patrinos on Jun 18, 2009 13:47:00 GMT -5
Actuaklly, Castriota is Latin ... Yes like Sikeliotis, Naupliotis, etc.
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Post by bordura on Jun 18, 2009 21:51:25 GMT -5
The Mercedes (limousine model ) Zog and Geraldine got as a weeding gift from Hitler ended up as a property of the British Red Cross. Zog and his royal court had a short stay in England, Spain, ( maybe very little in Egypt) and after that they settled in South Africa. During the stay in England the car become useless and an handicap as a result of the gas shortage and the rationing of the gas from the British government. Zog decided to make a nice gesture and donate it to the British Red Cross. It was meant as a civilized/political gesture to warm up on the cold British circles toward him and at the end it didn't work and he was almost forced "to keep moving" out of Great Britain. The limo was a rare specimen produced only in small numbers, a real beauty/beast with 12 pistons. If i remember British Red Cross auctioned it for found raising purposes.
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Post by leshte on Jun 18, 2009 22:10:46 GMT -5
Zog lived in Long Island, NY for several years also and had an estate here till very late. Yes he lived in Egypt with the invitation of the King, apparently of Albanian lineage since back in time.
Also during all the time, after communism. Zog was being spied by Hoxha. Not only that but his spies had spies, and those other spies had spies also.
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Post by todhrimencuri on Jun 19, 2009 0:35:40 GMT -5
Zog never moved to long island. He bought a manor there but it was looted and destroyed before he ever left for NY.
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