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Alphonse Gabriel Capone ( / kəˈpoʊn /; [1] January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), sometimes known by the nickname " Scarface ", was an American gangster and businessman who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1925 to 1931.
- Alphonse Gabriel Capone, January 17, 1899, New York City, U.S.
- 11 years imprisonment (1931)
3 days ago · Al Capone (born January 17, 1899, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died January 25, 1947, Palm Island, Miami Beach, Florida) was an American Prohibition-era gangster, who dominated organized crime in Chicago from 1925 to 1931 and became perhaps the most famous gangster in the United States.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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- Capone’s Early Years in New York. Alphonse Capone (1899–1947) was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of recent Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresina Capone.
- Capone Meets Johnny Torrio. Torrio was running a numbers and gambling operation near Capone’s home when Capone began running small errands for him. Although Torrio left Brooklyn for Chicago in 1909, the two remained close.
- Capone in Chicago. When Capone was 19, he married Mae Coughlin just weeks after the birth of their child, Albert Francis. His former boss and friend Johnny Torrio was the boy’s godfather.
- Capone’s Reputation. After an attempt on his life in 1925 by rival mobsters, Torrio decided to leave the business and return to Italy, turning over the entire operation to Capone.
Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and rise to infamy of Al Capone, the leader of the Chicago Outfit during the Prohibition era. From his early years in Brooklyn to his rise to power in Chicago, his bootlegging, gambling, and violence, to his downfall and legacy.
Learn how the FBI arrested and convicted Al Capone, the notorious gangster and bootlegger, for tax evasion and contempt of court charges in the 1930s. Find out how he rose to power in Chicago, ran a criminal empire, and faced the consequences of his crimes.
May 5, 2015 · Learn about the notorious Chicago gangster, from his childhood in Brooklyn to his conviction for tax evasion. Find out why he hated his nickname, how he made his fortune and how he was brought down by the government.
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Oct 24, 2016 · A biography of the notorious gangster Al Capone by a National Book Award-winning biographer who interviews his descendants to humanize him. Learn about his family life, his business ventures, his sexual exploits, his mental impairments, and his legacy.
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