Cortesi brothers
The Cortesi Brothers were four siblings of Italian descent who became notorious crime figures in London during the first decades of the 20th century with their primary lieutenant Alexander Tomaso otherwise known as Sandy Rice. The brothers were Augustus ‘Gus’ Cortesi, Enrico ‘Frenchie’ Cortesi, Paolo ‘Paul’ Cortesi and George Cortesi.
The Cortesi Brothers | |
|---|---|
Sabinis and Cortesis in 1920 (Harry Cortesi in the boater hat) | |
| Born | Augustus, George, Paul and Enrico Paris |
| Died | Augustus - 1949 / Enrico -1954 / Paul - 1938 / George - 1972 |
| Other names | Frenchie |
| Occupation | Gangsters |
| Opponent | The Sabini family |
| Criminal charge | Gus and Enrico - attempted murder |
| Penalty | 3 years |
| Partner(s) | Sandy Rice (Alexander Tomaso) |
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