English peer, investment banker and philanthropist (1936–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild OM GBE (29 April 1936 – 26 February 2024) was a British investment banker and philanthropist of Jewish descent.[1] He was a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family. He was also Honorary President of the Institute for Jewish Policy Research.[2] His net worth was at US $5 billion as of 2015.[3]
The Lord Rothschild | |
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![]() Rothschild in 2008 | |
Member of the House of Lords | |
Lord Temporal | |
as a hereditary peer 30 April 1991 – 11 November 1999 | |
Preceded by | The 3rd Baron Rothschild |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished [lower-alpha 1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild 29 April 1936 Cambridge, England |
Died | 26 February 2024 87) London, United Kingdom | (aged
Political party | Crossbench (1991–1999) |
Spouse(s) |
Serena Dunn
(m. 1961; died 2019) |
Children | 4 (including Hannah and Nathaniel) |
Father | Victor Rothschild, 3rd Baron Rothschild |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Occupation | Banker |
Known for | Rothschild banking family of England |
Awards | See list |
Rothschild was a known philanthropist who donated his money to art and culture centers. He was Chairman of Trustees of the National Gallery from 1985 to 1991, and from 1992 to 1998, chairman of the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Rothschild died in London, England on 26 February 2024, at the age of 87.[4]
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