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Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born on January 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York City, USA.
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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.
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In the 1920s, Capone moved to Chicago, where he would eventually become one of the most powerful mob bosses in the city's history.
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Capone's vast empire generated millions of dollars in profits, allowing him to life a lavish lifestyle and wield immense power and influence.
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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.
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Despite his attempts to bribe and intimidate witnesses, Capone was found guilty and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
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When he was in prison, his health began to deteriorate due to syphilis, a disease he had contracted earlier in life.
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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.
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On January 25, 1947, Capone died of a heart attack in Miami Beach, Florida, at the age of 48.