Business & IndustryCanadian1893 – 1943
Lyon Cohen
Textile businessman, father of Leonard Cohen
Biography
A Canadian businessman and philanthropist who was the father of the renowned musician and poet Leonard Cohen. He built a successful textile business in Montreal.
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Quick Facts
Category
Business & Industry
Nationality
Canadian
Born
1893
Died
1943
Thinking about the name
Lyon
French origin
“Derived from Lyon (Lyons), the historic French city known for its silk industry and cultural richness, or from the French word for 'lion.' This sophisticated place name carries European elegance and carries associations with strength, royalty, and cultural refinement. As a given name, Lyon appeals to parents seeking geographic distinction and a touch of Continental class.”