Cortesi brothers

The Cortesi brothers
Picture of the Sabinis and Cortesis in 1920. With harry Cortesi in the boater hat.
Sabinis and Cortesis in 1920
(Harry Cortesi in the boater hat)
Born
Augustus, George, Paul and Enrico

DiedAugustus - 1949 / Enrico - 1954 / Paul - 1938 / George - 1972
Other namesFrenchie
OccupationGangsters
OpponentThe Sabini family
Criminal chargeGus and Enrico - attempted murder
Penalty3 years
Partner(s)Sandy Rice (Alexander Tomaso)

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.