Background
Cohen was born in London, the son of Henry Cohen and Elizabeth Cohen (née Simmons).
Cohen was born in London, the son of Henry Cohen and Elizabeth Cohen (née Simmons).
He served as Mayor of Melbourne from 1862 to 1863. Cohen migrated from England to New South Wales in 1833. As a young man, he was employed by father in his firm H Cohen & Son.
In 1864, Cohen was a tea importer and merchant.
In August 1861, Cohen was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the seat of East Melbourne. 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.