Sir Benjamin Cohen, 1st Baronet

Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen, 1st Baronet (18 November 1844 – 8 November 1909) was a British businessman and Conservative politician.

Life He was the son of Louis Cohen, a stockbroker, and his wife Rebecca Keyser. After a private education he entered his father's firm. Apart from his business activities he was involved in public and political works and in supporting Jewish charities. In particular he served on the committees of the Stepney Jewish Schools, the Jews' Orphan Asylum and the Home for Aged Jews. He was also the President of the London Orphan Asylum.

In 1887 his brother, Lionel Louis Cohen, president of the Board of Guardians for the Relief of the Jewish Poor, died. Benjamin succeeded him in the post, holding the office until 1900. During his term he was very successful in raising large sums of money for the charity. He also altered the board's constitution, allowing women to be members. He retained the seat until 1904. His brothers, Alfred and Nathaniel, were also members of the council. Cohen died after a long illness at his home in Hyde Park Gardens, London, in November 1909 aged 64.