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Born January 8, 1921 • Italy
Died November 20, 1989 (aged 68) • Palermo • Italy • (Anniversary in 7 days)
Political Affiliation Radical Party
Notable Works “A Man’s Blessing” • “Mafia Vendetta”
Subjects Of Study Sicily • Mafia

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