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Jewish american mobster.
Born January 17th, 1882 in Manhattan.
Died November 6th, 1928 at 46 years old in Manhattan, Ottendorfer Library.
Arnold Rothstein (1882-1928), who passed away on November 6th, 1928, was widely known as a business mastermind and the kingpin of modern organized crime. Rothstein was born in New York City, working his way to the top of the organized crime industry through illicit gambling and bootlegging operations. His bold yet cunning vision for criminal enterprise earned him the nickname “the Brain” from both admirers and opponents alike. Despite his highly controversial activities, Rothstein became a successful and influential figure in the world of organized crime. He was also well-respected as a legendary figure in popular culture. Rothstein was an adamant believer in the power of his business practices, and his principles shaped the future of organized crime as we know it today. His legacy will continue to live on in those he has inspired through his infamous business activities.
Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon