Al Capone

Al Capone was a notorious American gangster during the Prohibition era in the 1920s. Born in 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, he became a powerful figure in organized crime, leading the Chicago Outfit, which engaged in illegal activities like bootlegging, gambling, and violence. Capone was famous for his flamboyant lifestyle and was often depicted as a symbol of the lawlessness of the time. Despite his criminal empire, he was eventually convicted of tax evasion in 1931 and sentenced to prison. He died in 1947, leaving behind a legacy that made him an enduring figure in American criminal history.