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Born
Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born on January 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. -
His begginings
At the age of 14 he struggled in school and dropped out.With limited opportunities for legitimate employment, Capone turned to a life of crime. -
His transfer
In the 1920s, Capone moved to Chicago, where he would eventually become one of the most powerful mob bosses in the city's history. -
1920s
Capone's vast empire generated millions of dollars in profits, allowing him to life a lavish lifestyle and wield immense power and influence. -
Capone's criminal empire come crashing down.
In 1931, he was indicted on charges of tax evasion, a move orchestrated by federal authorities who had been building a case against him for years. -
His sentence
Despite his attempts to bribe and intimidate witnesses, Capone was found guilty and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. -
His desease
When he was in prison, his health began to deteriorate due to syphilis, a disease he had contracted earlier in life. -
His release from prison
In 1939, Capone was release from prison on parole. He spend the remaining years of his life battling the effects of syphilis and living under constant surveillance by law enforcement. -
Death
On January 25, 1947, Capone died of a heart attack in Miami Beach, Florida, at the age of 48.