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alphonse capone

/ˈælfɒns kəˈpoʊn/

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/ˈælfɒns kəˈpoʊn/formal
  • ruПечально известный американский гангстер и бизнесмен, получивший известность в эпоху сухого закона как сооснователь и босс чикагской мафии. Его имя часто используется как имя собственное для обозначения фигур организованной преступности.

An infamous American gangster and businessman who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit. His name is often used as a proper noun referring to organized crime figures.

  1. Infamous American gangsterB2formalamerican

    Alphonse Capone, commonly known as Al Capone, was a notorious American gangster and businessman who gained fame during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit.

    ruПечально известный американский гангстер

    • Alphonse Capone was eventually convicted of tax evasion, not for his violent crimes.
    • The life of Alphonse Capone has been depicted in numerous films and books.
    • Capone's control over illegal alcohol trade made him one of the most powerful crime bosses in history.