Meyer Lansky
Gangster, Deceased Person
1902 – 1983
Who was Meyer Lansky?
Meyer Lansky, known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the "National Crime Syndicate" in the United States. For decades he was thought to be one of the most powerful individuals in the country.
Lansky developed a gambling empire which stretched across the seas. He was said to own points in casinos in Las Vegas, Cuba, The Bahamas and London. Although a member of the Jewish Mob, Lansky undoubtedly had strong influence with the Italian Mafia and played a large role in the consolidation of the criminal underworld.
Despite all the reports, Lansky was never found guilty of anything more serious than illegal gambling.
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- Born
- Jul 4, 1902
Grodno - Also known as
- Majer Suchowliński
- Children
- Ethnicity
- Jewish people
- Poles
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 15, 1983
Miami Beach
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on July 23, 2013
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