Calvary Cemetery is a Roman Catholic

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and

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, in

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, United States. With about three million burials, it has the largest number of interments of any cemetery in the United States. Established in 1848, Calvary Cemetery covers and is owned by the

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and managed by the Trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Calvary Cemetery is divided into four sections, spread across the neighborhoods of

and

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. The oldest, First Calvary, is also called "Old Calvary." The Second, Third and Fourth sections are all considered part of "New Calvary."

History

In 1817, the Trustees of

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on Mott Street, Manhattan, realized that their original cemetery on Mulberry Street was almost full. In 1847, faced with cholera epidemics and a shortage of burial grounds in Manhattan, the

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passed the Rural Cemetery Act authorizing nonprofit corporations to operate commercial cemeteries. On October 29, 1845

trustees had purchased of land from John McMenoy and John McNolte in

and this land was used to develop Calvary Cemetery. The cemetery was named after

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, where

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was crucified according to the

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. The first Calvary Cemetery burial occurred on July 31, 1848. The name of the deceased was Esther Ennis, who reportedly "died of a broken heart." The cemetery was consecrated by Archbishop John Hughes in August 1848. By 1852 there were 50 burials a day, half of them poor Irish under seven years of age. In the early 20th century,

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epidemics caused a shortage of gravediggers, and people dug graves for their own loved ones."The Cemetery Belt", Newsday article by Rhona Amon. (Original URL broken, but mirrored a
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The entire number of interments from the cemetery's opening in August 1848 until January 1898, was 644,761. From January 1898 until 1907 there were about 200,000 interments, thus yielding roughly 850,000 interments at Calvary Cemetery by 1907. Calvary Cemetery gate 2020 jeh

Calvary was accessible by ferryboats crossing the

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from 23rd Street in Manhattan. It cost an adult seven dollars to be buried there. Burial of children under age seven cost three dollars; children aged seven to fourteen cost five dollars. As development in Manhattan's East Village expanded, bodies buried in that neighborhood were transferred to Queens. In 1854, ferry service opened by 10th Street and the East River. The original division of the cemetery, now known as First Calvary or Old Calvary, was filled by 1867. The Archdiocese of New York expanded the area of the cemetery, adding more sections, and by the 1990s there were nearly 3 million burials in Calvary Cemetery. The Cemetery continues to add plots and burial spaces can be purchased in advance. In 1949, several hundred workers at the cemetery went on strike.

Description

Calvary is split into four sections. The first section is known as First Calvary or Old Calvary, and is located to the west of the section of the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway (I-278) that runs between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) interchange and Newtown Creek. The others are known collectively as New Calvary, and as a group to the east of the above-mentioned section of the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway. # First Calvary Cemetery is bounded by the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Review Ave and 37th Street. # Second Calvary Cemetery is in-between the Long Island and Brooklyn–Queens Expressways, and also bounded by 48th Street and 58th Street. The cemetery's offices are located here, at 49–02 Laurel Hill Boulevard. # Third Calvary Cemetery is north of the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, and also bounded by

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, 49th Street and 58th Street. # Fourth Calvary Cemetery is south of the Long Island Expressway, and also bounded by 55th Avenue, 50th Street and 58th Street. The chapel was designed by

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. Originally a frame structure, it was rebuilt using limestone in 1908.

Cavalry Veterans Park

The Old Cavalry section of the cemetery is a city-owned public park that serves as a burial ground, the Calvary Veterans Park.

Calvary Monument

The Calvary Monument, erected in 1866, originally with bronze sculptures is located in the park. It is by Daniel Draddy, one of the Draddy Brothers, who sculpted the obelisk to William James MacNeven. There is no signage from either entrance, nor any mention on the official web site's maps. It is located at . The monument was last renovated in 1929. A conservation effort was initiated in 2009, but is not done. The monument honors the 69th Regiment.

Notable burials

Entertainers

* Nancy Carroll (1903–1965), actress – 3rd, Section 35, range 10, lot Q, grave 14/15 *

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(1867–1939), opera singer, Section 30, Range 2, Plot F, Grave 8 * Dom DeLuise (1933–2009), actor - 2nd, Section 42 * Tess Gardella (1894–1950), actress who played

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– 1st, Section 56, range 129, grave 18 *

Patrick Gilmore Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore (December 25, 1829 – September 24, 1892) was an Irish-born American composer and bandmaster who lived and worked in the United States after 1848. While serving in the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War, Gilmore ...

(1829–1882), "Father of the American Band" – 1st, Section 10, plot 15 * Texas Guinan (1884–1933), actress and saloon-keeper – 1st, Section 47, plot F *

Robert Harron Robert Emmett Harron (April 12, 1893 – September 5, 1920) was an American motion picture actor of the early silent film era. Although he acted in over 200 films, he is possibly best recalled for his roles in the D.W. Griffith directed fi ...

(1893–1920), actor – "Second Calvary", section 6B, range 13, plot A, grave 3 *

James Hayden James Hayden (November 25, 1953 – November 8, 1983) was an American actor from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Apart from starring on Broadway and in various movies, he is perhaps best known for playing Patrick "Patsy" Goldberg in the 1984 film ''Once Upo ...

(1953–1983), actor * Joseph E. Howard (1878–1961), American composer ("Emerson and Howard") * Patsy Kelly (1910–1981), actress – 4th, Section 66, plot 40, grave 7 * James Murray (1901–1936), actor – 3rd, Section 21, range 6, plot 4 * Nita Naldi (1894–1961), actress – 1st, Section 1W, range 5AA, plot 13/14, grave 5 * Arthur O'Connell (1908–1981), actor – 3rd, Section 34, row 7, range Q, plot 10/11 * Una O'Connor (1880–1959), actress – 4th, Section 70, plot 46, grave 16 * Edward Le Roy Rice (1871-1938), producer of minstrel shows * William J. Scanlan (1856–1898), singer * Wini Shaw (1907–1982), actress – 3rd, Section 33, range 1F, grave 34 *

Tony Sirico Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr. (; July 29, 1942 – July 8, 2022) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri in ''The Sopranos''. He also made numerous appearances in the films of Woody Allen. Early life S ...

(1942-2022), actor * Joe Spinell (1936–1989), actor – 1st, Section 51, lot 106-16 * Bert Wheeler (1895–1968), comedian – 1st, Section 47, plot 46, grave 29, Catholic Actors Guild lot

Law enforcement professionals

Irma Lozada Irma Lozada (April 26, 1959 – September 21, 1984), a.k.a. "Fran", was a member of the New York City Transit Police who was killed in 1984, becoming the first female police officer to die while at work in New York City. Early years In the 1950s ...

(April 26, 1959 – September 21, 1984 ) a.k.a. "Fran," was a member of the New York City Transit Police who was slain in 1984, becoming the first female police officer to die in the line of duty in

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. * Joseph Petrosino (1860–1909), NYPD's first commanding officer of the "Black Hand Squad" (aka Italian Squad), a precursor to the NYPD's Bomb Squad, who investigated the Italian Mafia who used explosives to shake down businesses in NYC. Detective Lieutenant Petrosino, an Italian-American, was the first NYPD officer killed overseas in the "line of duty," while investigating organized crime in Italy. Subject of the film '' Pay or Die'' – 3rd, Section 22, range 9, plot K, graves 17/18 * Mary A. Sullivan (1878/1879–1950), first woman in NYPD to be a homicide detective, lieutenant and first grade detective. Founded the Policewoman's Endowment Association.

Military figures

* Edward Brown, Jr. (1841–1911),

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recipient * Thomas Burke (1842–1902), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Richard Byrnes (1833–1864), American Civil War officer and commander of the Irish Brigade – 1st, Section 3, range 23, plot W, grave 5/8 * Dennis Conlan (1838–1870), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

William C. Connor Boatswain's Mate William C. Connor (1832–1912) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Connor received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United S ...

(1832–1912), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Michael Corcoran (1827–1863), American Civil War officer and commander of the 69th New York Irish Volunteers – 1st, Section 4, range 5, plot 0, grave 13/16 *

Thomas E. Corcoran Thomas E. Corcoran (October 12, 1839 – March 12, 1904) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Siege of Vicksburg. He w ...

(1838–1904), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

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(1874–1928), Peacetime Medal of Honor recipient *

Cornelius Cronin Cornelius Cronin (March 10, 1838 – August 18, 1912) was a sailor in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War. Biography Cornelius Cronin was born in Detroit, Michigan. He enliste ...

(1838–1912), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * Michael Doheny (1805-1863), Irish barrister, Young Irelander rebel leader, Fenian organizer and writer - 1st. * John Donnelly (1839–1895), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Patrick H. Doody Patrick H. Doody (July 7, 1840 – March 5, 1924) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Doody received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Col ...

(1840–1924), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

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(1844–1883), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Patrick Ginley Patrick Ginley (December 11, 1822 – April 5, 1917) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Ginley was born in Ireland, and entered service at Woodside, Queens, ...

(1822–1917), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Francis J. Herron Francis Jay Herron (February 17, 1837 – January 8, 1902) was an American soldier who was a Union general during the American Civil War. Biography Francis J. Herron attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left at the age of six ...

(1837–1902), American Civil War general and Medal of Honor recipient – 1st, Section 10, plot 208, grave 1/16 * Patrick Kelly (d. 1864), American Civil War officer and commander of the Irish Brigade – 1st, Section 4, range 5, plot H, grave 14/16 *

Samuel W. Kinnaird Samuel W. Kinnaird (May 2, 1840 – April 20, 1923) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mobile Bay. Kinnaird's Backg ...

(1843–1923), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Franz Kramer Franz Kramer (January 20, 1865 – April 18, 1924) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Biography Kramer was born January 20, 1865, in Germany and after en ...

(1865–1924),

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Medal of Honor recipient * William McNamara (1835–1912),

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Medal of Honor recipient * James H. Morgan (1840–1877), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

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(1832–1921), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient * John McLeod Murphy (1827–1871), American Civil War Army and Navy officer, and State Senator * Thomas P. Noonan, Jr. (1943–1969)

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Medal of Honor recipient *

John Francis O'Sullivan John Francis O'Sullivan (1850 – May 19, 1907) was an Irish-born soldier who emigrated to New York City, where he joined the United States Army who served with the 4th U.S. Cavalry during the Texas–Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor ...

(1850–1907), American Indian Wars Medal of Honor recipient *

James Quinlan James Joseph Quinlan (September 13, 1833 – August 29, 1906) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Savage's Stati ...

(1833–1906), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Eliakim P. Scammon Eliakim Parker Scammon (December 27, 1816 – December 7, 1894) was a career officer in the United States Army, serving as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Early life and career Scammon, a native of Whitefield, ...

(1816–1894), American Civil War brigadier general – 1st, Section 7, unmarked *

Robert Augustus Sweeney Robert Augustus Sweeney (February 20, 1853 – December 19, 1890) was a sailor in the United States Navy and is one of only nineteen servicemen, and the only African American, to receive the Medal of Honor twice, both for peace-time actions. Biogr ...

(1853–1890), two-time Medal of Honor recipient *

Henry A. Thompson Henry A. Thompson (1841 – February 16, 1889) was a U.S. Marine stationed aboard the during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865. Military servic ...

(1841–1889), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient *

Hermann Ziegner Herman or Hermann Ziegner (1864 – September 9, 1898) was a German-American soldier who served in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars and the Spanish–American War. In 1891, he was one of twenty men to receive the Medal of Honor at the Battle ...

(1864–1898), American Indian Wars Medal of Honor recipient

Organized crime figures

* Vito Bonventre (1875–1930), mobster * Anthony Carfano (1898–1959), mobster aka "Little Augie Pisano" * John "Johnny" Dolan (c. 1850–1876), executed for the murder of merchant James H. Noe; described (possibly inaccurately) as "Dandy" Johnny Dolan and the head of the Whyos street gang by Herbert Asbury in his book ''

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'' * Natale "Joe Diamond" Evola (1907–1973) * Stefano "Steve" Ferrigno (1900–1930) * Joseph Lanza (1904–1968), racketeer; mobster * Thomas Lucchese (1899–1967), mobster * Ignatius "Lupo the Wolf" Lupo (1877–1947) * Joe Masseria (1879–1931) – 1st Calvary Sec 49, Plot 138, Grave 1–16 * Peter "Giuseppe" Morello (also known as the Clutch Hand) (1870–1930), the first head of the Morello crime family; now lies in a bare, forgotten grave * Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano (1930–1981), mobster * Bonaventura "Joseph" Pinzolo (1887–1930) *

Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero Lefty Ruggiero (born Benjamin Ruggiero; April 19, 1926 – November 24, 1994) was an American mobster in the Bonanno crime family. He is well known for his friendship and mentorship of FBI undercover agent Joseph D. Pistone. When Pistone's ope ...

(1926–1994) * Paul Kelly (criminal) (1876–1936), mobster – Section 36, Range 5, Plot G, Grave 20 * Michael "Mickey" Spillane (1934–1977), mobster * Ciro "the Artichoke King" Terranova (1888–1938) – Section 35 *

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(1890–1916) – Section 35 * Vincenzo "Vincent" Terranova (1886–1922) – Section 35

Politicians

* Stephen J. Colahan (1841–1874), lawyer, assemblyman *Lawrence V. Cullen, J.D., USMC (1948–2012), Justice New York State Court of Claims (appointed by Gov. George Pataki), elected New York State Supreme Court, 11th Judicial District - 1st (Old Calvary - St. Callixtus), Section 45, Plot 275, Grave 21 *

Carmine DeSapio Carmine Gerard DeSapio (December 10, 1908 – July 27, 2004) was an American politician from New York City. He was the last head of the Tammany Hall political machine to dominate municipal politics. Early life and career DeSapio was born ...

(1908–2004), last head of the

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– 3rd, Section 27, plot 42 * Daniel Direnzo (1886–1933), Assistant District Attorney of New York City, Head of Court of Special Sessions * Thomas J. Dunn (1849–1905), Sheriff of

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(1897–1899) * John Fox (1835–1914), U.S. Representative from New York and member of the New York City Council * Patrick Jerome "Battle-Axe" Gleason (1844–1901) last mayor of

Long Island City Long Island City (LIC) is a residential and commercial neighborhood on the extreme western tip of Queens, a borough in New York City. It is bordered by Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; New Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyside to th ...

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(1857–1910), mayor of New York City *

Martin J. Kennedy Martin John Kennedy (August 29, 1892 – October 27, 1955) was an Irish-American politician from New York. A real estate and insurance broker in New York City, Kennedy is most notable for his service as a Democratic member of the New York Stat ...

(1892–1955) U.S. Representative in Congress (1930–1945) and New York State Senator (1924–1930) *

Thomas A. Ledwith Thomas A. Ledwith (February 14, 1840 in New York City – April 1, 1898 in New York City) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life He graduated from St. Francis Xavier College in 1856. Then he studied law, was admitted to the b ...

, (1840–1898) New York State Assemblyman and State Senator, Section 6, Vault site 29 *

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(1858–1924), head of New York City's

* Charles Novello (1886–1935), lawyer, assemblyman, alderman * George Washington Plunkitt (1842–1924),

politician – 1st, Section 5, unmarked *

Jere F. Ryan Jere F. Ryan (December 4, 1882 – April 2, 1948) was an American builder, automobile businessman, and politician from New York. Life Ryan was born on December 4, 1882 in New York City, New York, the son of Jere Ryan Sr. and Catherine Kane. Hi ...

(1882–1948), member of the New York State Assembly and Commissioner of Public Markets *

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(1873–1944), Governor of New York State and 1928 U.S. presidential candidate – 1st, Section 45, plots 3–4 * Timothy Sullivan (1862–1913), U.S. Representative in Congress (1903–1906; 1912), long-term member of New York State Legislature and sponsor of the Sullivan Act which sought to curtail illegal gun possession *

Thomas F. Denney Thomas F. Denney (September 20, 1874 – November 26, 1913) was an American politician from New York. Life Denney was born on September 20, 1874, in New York City, New York, the son of Scottish immigrant John Denney and Irish immigrant Delia G ...

(1874–1913), member of the

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* Robert Ferdinand Wagner (1877–1953), U.S. Senator from New York State – 1st, Section 45, plot 79 * Robert F. Wagner, Jr. (1910–1991), Mayor of New York City – 1st, Section 45, plot 79 * Robert Wagner III (1944–1993), president of the

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, son of Mayor Robert Wagner, Jr., and grandson of Senator Robert Wagner

Sportspeople

* Willie Keeler (1872–1923), Hall of Fame baseball player – 1st, Section 1W, range 15, plot B, grave 5 * Phil O'Sullivan (1895–1952),

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er *

Jim Shanley James H. Shanley (May 4, 1854 – November 4, 1904) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. Shanley played two games for the 1876 New York Mutuals, and had one hit in eight at bats. Shanley died at the age of 50 in his hometown o ...

(1854–1904), baseball player * Martin Sheridan (1881–1918), four-time Olympic gold medalist in the discus and shot put * Mickey Welch (1859–1941), Hall of Fame baseball player – 1st, Section 4, range 17, plot S, grave 6

Writers

* Mary Letitia Martin (1815–1850), heiress, novelist * Claude McKay (1890–1948), poet, journalist, novelist – 2nd, Section 42, range 14, plot R, grave 5

Others

* James W. Blake (1862–1935), part-time song lyricist who wrote the words to '' The Sidewalks of New York'' * Steve Brodie (1863–1901), Brooklyn bookmaker, claimed to survive Brooklyn Bridge jump – 1st, Section 9, plot 443, grave 13/16 * William R. Cosentini (1911-1954), mechanical engineer and founder of Cosentini Associates- Section 1W, plot 17, grave 1 * Luigi Fugazy (1837–1930), Italian American banker and businessman *

Julia Grant Julia Boggs Grant ( née Dent; January 26, 1826 – December 14, 1902) was the first lady of the United States and wife of President Ulysses S. Grant. As first lady, she became a national figure in her own right. Her memoirs, ''The Personal Me ...

(1873–1944), philanthropist * Philip Martiny (1858-1927), sculptor * Edward McGlynn (1837–1900), reformist Catholic priest *

Adolfo Müller-Ury Adolfo Müller-Ury, KSG (March 29, 1862 – July 6, 1947) was a Swiss-born American portrait painter and impressionistic painter of roses and still life. Heritage and early life in Switzerland He was born Felice Adolfo Müller on 29 Marc ...

(1862–1947), portrait artist * Annie Moore Schayer (1874–1924), first person to be processed through

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– 3rd, Section 20, range 3, plot F, grave 13 *Eugenie Baclini (1909-1912), second R.M.S. Titanic survivor to die after the sinking - Section 39, Range 24, Plot D14 in a solitary, unmarked grave * S. Joseph Barry, (1933-2019), Professor Emeritus of Audiology and Speech, Section 1W *

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(1876-1941), Irish American photographer, publisher, activist *

Etienne Aigner Étienne Aigner (November 8, 1904 – November 5, 2000) was the founder of Etienne Aigner US and Etienne Aigner AG, two presently separate high fashion houses, based respectively in New York City and Munich, Germany. Both companies produce luxury ...

, (1904-2000), Érsekújvár,

Austria-Hungary Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire,, the Dual Monarchy, or Austria, was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of ...

born designer of handbags and leather goods

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