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Musician · 1934–2016

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter and poet.

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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter, singer, poet, and novelist. Themes commonly explored throughout his work include faith and mortality, isolation and depression, betrayal and redemption, social and political conflict, sexual and romantic love, desire, regret, and loss. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, he received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize.

Biography excerpt from Wikipedia contributors, shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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CHAPTER 02

A beginning in Montreal

Leonard Cohen was born in Montreal. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

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CHAPTER 03

Learning at McGill University

Leonard Cohen studied at McGill University. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

Leonard Cohen — biographical record ↗︎

THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

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Montreal

Leonard Cohen was born in Montreal. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

Leonard Cohen — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

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02 / AREA REFERENCE

McGill University

Leonard Cohen studied at McGill University. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

Leonard Cohen — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

Open street map ↗︎

Map reference

IN THE STORY

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