Maurice Cohen
Manager of a post office branch in Israel, who attended to incoming telegrams of the Mossad
About Maurice Cohen
Lived 1927 – 2006 (aged 78–79). Maurice Cohen was an Israeli cryptographer.
Maurice Cohen (; 1927—2006) was a manager of a post office branch in Israel, who attended to incoming telegrams of the Mossad. A common confusion is that Maurice was a cryptographer for Mossad. His older brother was the celebrated Israeli spy Eli Cohen. He stated that he discovered his brother's identity through his decryption work.
Born in Tunisia, Maurice spent his life commemorating his brother's legacy and appealing to bring back Eli Cohen's bones to burial in Israel, which Syria refuses to do. He died in December 2006.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Cohen?
manager of a post office branch in Israel, who attended to incoming telegrams of the Mossad
When was Maurice Cohen born?
Maurice Cohen was born in 1927 in Alexandria.
When did Maurice Cohen die?
Maurice Cohen died in 2006 in Israel.
What was Maurice Cohen's occupation?
Maurice Cohen was a cryptographer.
What nationality was Maurice Cohen?
Maurice Cohen was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Cohen. https://biography.guide/maurice-cohen/
MLA: "Maurice Cohen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice-cohen/.
Chicago: "Maurice Cohen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurice-cohen/.
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