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- NAME: Meyer Lansky
- OCCUPATION: White Collar Criminal, Organized Crime Boss
- BIRTH DATE: July 04, 1902
- DEATH DATE: January 15, 1983
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Grodno, Russia
- PLACE OF DEATH: Miami Beach, Florida
- Originally: Majer Suchowli?ski
- Nickname: Mob's Accountant
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Meyer Lansky was a Polish American organized crime figure instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate in the United States.
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Meyer Lansky was a Polish American organized crime figure instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate in the United States. For decades he was considered one of the most powerful men in the country, positioned as a player in both the Jewish Mafia and the Italian Mafia. He was involved in gambling operations, breaking up rallies held by Nazi sympathizers.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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