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Harold Cohen

1881 – 1946

Australian politician

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About Harold Cohen

Lived 1881 – 1946 (aged 64). Harold Cohen was an Australian politician.

Brigadier Harold Edward Cohen, (25 November 1881 – 29 October 1946) was an Australian soldier, lawyer and, like his grandfather Edward Cohen, a Victorian State politician.

Early life Cohen was the son of Montague and Annie Cohen and born in St Kilda, Melbourne. He married Freda Pirani on 4 December 1907, and they had two sons and two daughters. Cohen was educated at Xavier College where he was the first Jewish boy to attend the school. He was school captain in 1898 & President of the Old Xaverians Association from 1919-1920.

He continued his studies at Melbourne University. Prior to being a politician, Cohen was a solicitor, soldier and a company director.

In 1935, he changed to the Victorian Legislative Assembly and was elected to Caulfield and was member for Caulfield until his defeat in 1943.

Scouting Cohen served as Chief Commissioner of Scouts Victoria from 1919 to 1921.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Melbourne
Positions held
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Member of the Victorian Legislative Council
Awards
Distinguished Service Order; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

People in Harold Cohen's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Cohen?

Australian politician

When was Harold Cohen born?

Harold Cohen was born on 25 November 1881 in St Kilda.

When did Harold Cohen die?

Harold Cohen died on 29 October 1946 in South Melbourne.

What was Harold Cohen's occupation?

Harold Cohen was a politician.

What nationality was Harold Cohen?

Harold Cohen was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Cohen

· Wikidata: Q15971149

· DBpedia: Harold Cohen (politician)

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