Chatin Sarachi (in Albanian Paskal "Çatin" Saraçi) (1899–1974), was an Albanian painter and politician. Chatin was born in a well-known family of trading traditions, in Shkodër, Albania. He was brought up with an occidental mentality in an environment of European cultural roots. This influence, seems to have helped him in covering for a short period of time, a diplomatic position in the High Administration of King Zog the First.
His widow (Désirée) Elizabeth, whom he married on 5 December 1961, died on 2 November 2003.
Chatin Sarachi's marriage certificate states that he had been previously married but that that earlier marriage had been “annulled”. It also appears from the marriage certificate that he was born in 1899. His father Gjok Saraçi is said to have been a landowner. On the other hand, family sources refer to Chatin's father as a translator.
Sarachi's death certificate confirms 14 June 1899 as the date of his birth. He died on 27 November 1974.
He was a close friend of John St Aubyn, 4th Baron St Levan.
Read more about Chatin Sarachi: Sarachi As A Painter, Sarachi As A Politician