Al Capone

American mob boss and gangster

Al Capone - American mob boss and gangster
Born

January 17th, 1899
126 years ago

Died

January 25th, 1947
78 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Born in 1899, a prominent figure in organized crime during the Prohibition era in the United States. Operated out of Chicago, leading the South Side Italian gang. Involved in various illegal activities, including bootlegging and gambling. Led the Chicago Outfit, which became infamous for its violence and corruption. His criminal empire reached its peak in the 1920s, establishing significant control over illegal alcohol distribution and engaging in gang warfare. The law ultimately caught up, resulting in imprisonment for tax evasion in 1931. Died in 1947 from complications of syphilis, leaving a legacy intertwined with crime and American history.

Led the Chicago Outfit

Convicted of tax evasion in 1931

Controlled illegal alcohol distribution

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