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Politics & Governance
Alfonse Celentano
1908–1990New Haven, CTItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
New Haven Mayor 1945-53
Biography
New Haven Mayor 1945-53; prominent Connecticut Italian-American political figure. Mayor of New Haven; pioneered Italian-American political advancement in Connecticut
Notable For
- New Haven Mayor 1945-53
- prominent Connecticut Italian-American political figure
Honors & Recognition
- Mayor of New Haven
- pioneered Italian-American political advancement in Connecticut
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alfonse Celentano Italian?
Yes — Alfonse Celentano is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. New Haven Mayor 1945-53
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Politics & Governance
- Specialty
- Mayor
- Years
- 1908–1990
- Birth Place
- New Haven, CT
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
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- Needs Review
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