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Politics & Governance
Mario Biaggi
1917–2015New York City, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Most decorated NYC police officer
Biography
Most decorated NYC police officer; 10-term Bronx Congressman; 28 medals including Medal of Honor nomination. Most decorated policeman in NYPD history; 20 years representing the Bronx in Congress
Notable For
- Most decorated NYC police officer
- 10-term Bronx Congressman
- 28 medals including Medal of Honor nomination
Honors & Recognition
- Most decorated policeman in NYPD history
- 20 years representing the Bronx in Congress
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mario Biaggi Italian?
Yes — Mario Biaggi is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Most decorated NYC police officer
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Politics & Governance
- Specialty
- Congress
- Years
- 1917–2015
- Birth Place
- New York City, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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