Hyman Amberg
American mobster
About Hyman Amberg
Lived 1902 – 1926 (aged 23–24). Hyman Amberg was an American gangster and mobster.
Herman "Hyman" Amberg (c. 1902 – November 3, 1926) was an American mobster in New York who, with his brothers, Joseph and Louis, formed one of the prominent criminal gangs during Prohibition.
Death Often acting as an enforcer, he was arrested for the murder of a local jeweler in 1926. While awaiting trial in the Tombs, he and another prisoner attempted to escape after acquiring guns on November 3, 1926. However, they made it only as far as the prison wall before being trapped by prison guards. Rather than surrender to prison authorities, Amberg and the other prisoner committed suicide. He is buried in Montefiore Cemetery.
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Who was Hyman Amberg?
American mobster
When was Hyman Amberg born?
Hyman Amberg was born in 1902 in New York City.
When did Hyman Amberg die?
Hyman Amberg died on 3 November 1926 in prison.
What was Hyman Amberg's occupation?
Hyman Amberg was a gangster and mobster.
What nationality was Hyman Amberg?
Hyman Amberg was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hyman Amberg. https://biography.guide/hyman-amberg/
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