David Kahn (writer)
American historian and writer (1930–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Kahn (February 7, 1930 – January 23, 2024) was an American historian, journalist, and writer. He wrote extensively on the history of cryptography and military intelligence.
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David Kahn | |
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Born | (1930-02-07)February 7, 1930 New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 23, 2024(2024-01-23) (aged 93) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Historian, journalist, writer |
Notable works | The Codebreakers - The Story of Secret Writing |
Spouse | Susanne Fiedler (divorced) |
Children | Oliver and Michael |
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Kahn's first published book, The Codebreakers - The Story of Secret Writing (1967), has been widely considered to be a definitive account of the history of cryptography.[1]