Paul Castellano

American crime boss (1915–1985)
Person human Q304489
Paul Castellano
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Paul Castellano

Summary

Paul Castellano is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on June 26, 1916[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on December 16, 1985[5]. He worked as a criminal[6], godfather[7], and businessperson[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Castellano's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
  • Paul Castellano passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Paul Castellano was born on June 26, 1916[3].
  • Paul Castellano was born on June 26, 1915[10].
  • Paul Castellano died on December 16, 1985[5].
  • Burial took place at Moravian Cemetery[11].
  • Burial took place at New York City[12].
  • Paul Castellano held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Paul Castellano worked as a criminal[6].
  • Paul Castellano worked as a godfather[7].
  • Paul Castellano's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Paul Castellano held the position of capo dei capi[14].
  • Paul Castellano was a member of Gambino crime family[15].
  • Paul Castellano is recorded as male[16].
  • Paul Castellano's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Paul Castellano's Commons category is recorded as Paul Castellano[18].
  • Paul Castellano's family name is recorded as Castellano[19].
  • Paul Castellano's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Paul Castellano's relative is recorded as Richard S. Castellano[21].
  • Paul Castellano's manner of death is recorded as homicide[22].
  • Paul Castellano's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Paul Castellano's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Paulie'}[24].
  • Paul Castellano's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Big Paul'}[25].
  • Paul Castellano's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'PC'}[26].
  • Paul Castellano's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'The pope (le pape)'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Castellano was born in Brooklyn[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 26, 1916[3] and June 26, 1915[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include criminal[6], godfather[7], and businessperson[8]. Paul Castellano held the position of capo dei capi[14].

Death and Burial

Paul Castellano died on December 16, 1985[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. Recorded place of burial include Moravian Cemetery[11] and New York City[12].

Why It Matters

Paul Castellano has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Paul Castellano born?

Born in Brooklyn[2], Paul Castellano…

Where did Paul Castellano die?

Paul Castellano passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did Paul Castellano do for work?

Paul Castellano worked as criminal[6], godfather[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . upi.com. upi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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