David Kahn

David Kahn (February 2, 1930 – January 23, 2024) was an American historian, journalist, and writer. He wrote about the history of cryptography and military intelligence. Kahn's first published book, The Codebreakers - The Story of Secret Writing (1967) has been seen as very important for the history of cryptography.[1]

David Kahn
David Kahn 2009
David Kahn 2009
Born(1930-02-07)February 7, 1930
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 2024(2024-01-23) (aged 93)
Great Neck, New York, U.S.
OccupationHistorian, journalist, writer
Notable worksThe Codebreakers - The Story of Secret Writing
SpouseSusanne Fiedler (divorced)
ChildrenOliver and Michael

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