Jack Cohen

Born

1933-09-19

Birthplace

Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK

Biography

Cohen was born 19 September 1933 in Norwich, but grew up in Stoke Newington. His father was killed shortly after the end of the Second World War, 1 September 1945. His grandfather was a rabbi and Cohen was an observant Jew in his youth. He continued to attend the synagogue for cultural reasons. He was married three times, and had six children. He was a British reproductive biologist also known for his science books and involvement with science fiction.