(Encyclopedia) Luciano, Lucky (Charles Luciano), 1896–1962, American crime boss, b. near Palermo, Sicily, as Salvatore Luciana. His family emigrated in 1906, settling in New York City, where he…
Charles Luciano(“Lucky” Luciano, born Salvatore Lucania)mobsterBorn: 11/11/1897Birthplace: Lecara Friddi, Sicily, Italy One of the most powerful mafia bosses of the 20th century, Luciano…
(Encyclopedia) Pavarotti, LucianoPavarotti, Lucianol&oomacr;chäˈnō pävōräˈtēē [key], 1935–2007, Italian tenor. He made his debut in Italy in 1961, in London in 1963, and in the United States in…
(Encyclopedia) Berio, LucianoBerio, Lucianol&oomacr;chäˈnō bĕrˈyō [key], 1925–2003, Italian composer, b. Oneglia. After studying at the Milan Conservatory and working as a coach and conductor in…
Luciano BerioAge: 77 Italian composer who used a variety of devices, including electronic sounds, dramatic spoken word, and mixed media, in his experimental, often sensuous works. His…
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(Encyclopedia) Garnier, Charles (Saint Charles Garnier)Garnier, Charlesshärl gärnyāˈ [key], 1606–49, French missionary in North America, one of the Jesuit Martyrs of North America. He entered the…
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