Maurice Coyne (publisher)
Publisher; co-founder of Archie Comics / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with hard rock guitarist Maurice Coyne.
Maurice Coyne (born Morris Cohen, September 15, 1901 – May 9, 1971) was an American publisher of magazines, books, and comic books; together with Louis Silberkleit and John L. Goldwater, he co-founded the company that became known as Archie Comics. With Silberkleit and Goldwater, Coyne also published pulp magazines as part of Columbia Publications, and paperback originals with Belmont Books.
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Maurice Coyne | |
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Born | Morris Cohen (1901-09-15)September 15, 1901[1] New York City, U.S.[1] |
Died | May 9, 1971(1971-05-09) (aged 69) New York City, U.S.[2] |
Occupation(s) | Publisher, accountant, business manager |
Known for | Co-founder of Columbia Publications Co-founder of Archie Comics Co-founder of Belmont Books |
Title | CFO (Archie) |
Spouse | Ruth[1] |
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