Edward Cohen

Edward Aaron Cohen (1822 – 13 April 1877) was an Australian merchant and a Victorian colonial politician. He served as Mayor of Melbourne from 1862 to 1863.

Early life Cohen was born in London, the son of Henry Cohen and Elizabeth Cohen (née Simmons).

Political career In August 1861, Cohen was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the seat of East Melbourne. He had run twice before, once in 1857 for the seat of Melbourne and again in 1859 for the seat of West Melbourne however he failed to win either election. Cohen then lost his seat in 1865 but regained it again in 1868. He held this post until he died in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1877. Cohen was also the Mayor of Melbourne from 1862 until 1863.