Don Corleone is a fictional character from Mario Puzo's novel "The Godfather," published in 1969. He is the head of the Corleone crime family, a powerful and influential organized crime syndicate in New York City. Known for his wisdom, charisma, and strategic thinking, Don Corleone commands respect and loyalty from his family and associates. In the story, he is portrayed as a patriarch who values family above all else. His character is famously depicted by Marlon Brando in the 1972 film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Don Corleone's legacy continues to influence popular culture and the portrayal of mobsters in media.