I. Bernard Cohen | |
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Born | 1 March 1914 New York City, US |
Died | 20 June 2003 | (aged 89)
Alma mater | Harvard University (AB, PhD) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | History of science |
Institutions | Harvard University |
Doctoral students |
I. Bernard Cohen[1] (1 March 1914 – 20 June 2003) was the Victor S. Thomas Professor of the history of science at Harvard University and the author of many books on the history of science and, in particular, Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin.[2]
'my correct and full legal name is (and always has been) and is listed as, I. Bernard Cohen, which is the name recorded on my birth certificate, my passport, my FBI clearance, every copyright for some thirty or more books, and other official records': I. Bernard Cohen, letter dated 9 Mar. 1992