Meyer Lansky
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Meyer Lansky (born Maier Suchowljansky;[1] July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant," was an American organized crime figure. He helped create the National Crime Syndicate in the United States.[2]
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Born | Maier Suchowljansky (1902-07-04)July 4, 1902 |
Died | January 15, 1983(1983-01-15) (aged 80) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Nebo Cemetery, Miami, Florida |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Mafia associate, Mafia financier |
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Lansky died of lung cancer on January 15, 1983, aged 80 in Miami Beach, Florida.[3]