Henry, Count of Malta

Enrico da Castello (fl. July 1205–1228, died c. 1230), known as the corsair Enrico Pescatore or simply "il Pescatore" (i.e., the fisherman), was a Genoese adventurer, privateer, and pirate active in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the thirteenth century. His real name is said to have been Erico or Arrigo di Castro or del Castello di Candia.

In the corsairies circle known as "il Pescatore" (in English: the Fisherman), was born Enrico da Castello, per historical records considered from Genoa, as a descendant of the da Castello family, of Fulcone di Castello. Henrico became Count of Malta and Malea (in Morea), and Lord of Gozo (in Malta). Son-in-law of Guglielmo Grasso, relative of Alamanno da Costa. Enrico was a Corsair, a descendant of the noble Genoese family of Di Castello. In 1204, the Pisans occupied Syracuse. The Genoese prepare to reconquer the city, which has been granted to them by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa; to this end, they connect with the corsair "il Pescatore", Enrico da Castello. The corsair Pescatore moved forces from Malta, commanding 20 ships and many galleys; he captured near the port 2 large ships (the “Florio” and the “Rosa”) from Ranieri di Manente, who arrived to assist the Pisans. Enrico Pescatore entered the port and besieged Syracuse with ladders and other war machines. After seven days, he gained control of the city with the help of Alamanno da Costa. In July 1205, he arrived in Messina with Guglielmo Porco and Alamanno da Costa's son Benvenuto. Together, they surprise the Pisan Count Benedetto, who was travelling to Palermo in search of reinforcements. In the fighting, more than 70 Pisans died, and the opposing captain was made prisoner. Only Paganello di Porcaria manages to escape. Enrico da Castello, as corsair il Pescatore, gained increasing authority in the court of Palermo, quickly becoming one of the most influential members of the Kingdom of Sicily's government. He eventually settled as Count of Malta.