Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky (born Meier Suchowlański; July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), 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.Lansky developed a gambling empire which stretched across the world. He was said to own points (percentages) 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 (although the full extent of this role has been the subject of some debate, as he himself denied many of the accusations against him).Despite all the reports, Lansky was never found guilty of anything more serious than illegal gambling.
Personal facts
| Birth date | July 04, 1902 |
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| Birth name | Meyer Suchowljansky |
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| Date of death | January 15, 1983 |
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External resources
- http://dc.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/index.php/Detail/Object/Show/object_id/259
- http://dc.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/index.php/Detail/Object/Show/object_id/260
- http://openlibrary.org/works/OL8303542W/Kosher_Nostra
- http://www.carpenoctem.tv/mafia/lansky.html
- http://www.epinions.com/content_380825079428
- http://www.freeinfosociety.com/article.php?id=90
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/meyer-lansky-ii/the-many-faces-of-meyer-l_b_4579284.html
- http://www.j-grit.com
- http://www.j-grit.com/criminals-meyer-lansky-gangster-and-gambler.php
- http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/lansky.html