Depending on different languages, the surname LOGORECI has taken the following written forms over the years:
Logoreseos, Logoretsi, Logorezzi, Loghorezi
The family name is documented as early as the 1300s
Year 1300The clan “Logoreseos” is mentioned in the list of the Anjou Dynasty in the work Acta Albaniae Veneta Saeculorum XIV et XV, p. 563. The clan “Logoresët” is also cited in the book “The Serbs and the Albanians” by Milan von Šufflay. According to Šufflay, the Logoreseos are believed to have lived in the Acroceraunian Mountains, a part of which today is known as Lungarë.
Year 1721 - 1794
Bishop Gjon Logorezzi (Logoreci) (John III) was born in Shkodër in 1721 and died in Sapë on December 21, 1794. He served as Bishop of Pult from April 2, 1781 – September 26, 1791 and Bishop of Sapë from September 26, 1791 until his death in 1794.
Year 1737
The Archives of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Shkodër record that, according to the baptismal registry written by Monsignor Pal Kamsi, who at that time served as priest and parish leader in Shkodër, among the Catholic families residing in the city was also the Logoreci family.
Year 1830 - 1891
Archbishop Andrea Logorezzi (Logoreci) was born in Shkodër on October 25, 1830 and died on December 29, 1891. He was a distinguished Catholic cleric and an important ecclesiastical figure of his time. He was ordained as a priest on July 7, 1856. On January 7, 1887 he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop in Shkodër. On the same day, January 7, 1887, he was also appointed Titular Bishop of Juliopolis (today in Turkey). On July 15, 1888 he was appointed Archbishop of Skopje (today in North Macedonia), a position he held until his death on December 29, 1891. He was also the Albanian-language translator of the work “T’mbledhunit e Dotrins Kështênë,” by Andrea Ferrari, published in Shkodër by the Printing House of the College of Albania in 1897.
Year 1867 - 1988
Mati Logoreci (1867–1941), honored with Commander of the Order of Skanderbeg (Komandar i Urdhrit të Skënderbeut), Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy (Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Corona d'Italia), and posthumously as a "Teacher of the People" (Mësues i Popullit). Was a linguist, educator, publicist, and activist of the Albanian National Renaissance, known for opening the first Albanian-language school in Prizren in 1889, preparing Albanian-language textbooks, participating in the Albanian Literary Commission (1916–1918) and the Congress of Lushnjë (1920), as well as for his role in the early organization of the National Library of Albania following its establishment on December 10, 1920. Mati was the nephew of Andrea Logorezzi (Logoreci).
Kolë Logoreci (1896–1964), honored with Knight of the Order of Skanderbeg (Kalorës i Urdhrit të Skënderbeut), was an Albanian economist and senior financial official who played an important role in shaping the early financial administration of the Albanian state. Educated in economics in Vienna, he later served as Chief of the State Budget during the reign of King Zog, helping modernize Albania’s budgetary system and guiding investment policies as well as efforts to strengthen the national currency. Kolë was the son of Mati Logoreci.
Marie Logoreci (1920–1988), honored with Honor of the Nation (Nderi i Kombit) and People’s Artist (Artiste e Popullit), was a distinguished Albanian stage and film actress and one of the pioneers of Albanian cinema and theater. She began her career as a singer at Radio Tirana in 1945 and later became one of the leading actresses of the National Theater, appearing in important early films such as Skanderbeg (1953). Recognized for her artistic contributions, she is remembered as an iconic figure of Albanian performing arts. Marie Logoreci was the spouse of Kolë Logoreci.
