Cornelius Shea, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American labor leader
Date of Birth: 17-Sep-1872
Place of Birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 12-Jan-1929
Profession: trade unionist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Cornelius Shea
- Cornelius P.
- Shea (September 7, 1872 – January 12, 1929) was an American labor leader and organized crime figure.
- He was the founding president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, holding the position from 1903 until 1907.
- He became involved with the Chicago Outfit, and although he was indicted many times, he usually escaped conviction.
- After a short prison term for attempted murder removed him from union affairs, Shea was appointed secretary-treasurer of the Mafia-dominated Theatrical Janitors' Union in Chicago.
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