Mayer Amschel Rothschild family

The Mayer Amschel Rothschild family (often referred to simply as The Rothschilds, even though there are some people called Rothschild who do not belong to this family) is an eminent international banking and finance dynasty of German Jewish origin that established operations across Europe, and was ennobled by the Austro-Hungarian and British governments.

Legacy and trivia

Over the course of almost 250 years of Rothschild family prominence, a great many members distinguished themselves in business, philanthrophy, science, public service, and as patrons of the arts. Like any family, they would suffer their share of scandals but the Rothschilds remain today as one of the great and enduring non-royal dynasties in all of history.

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In France, Rothschild is still considered a synonym for extreme wealth, though such usage is now dated. The family also has lent its name to "le goût Rothschild," a suffocatingly glamorous style of living whose decorative elements include neo-Renaissance palaces, extravagant use of velvet and gilding, a sense of Victorian horror vacui, and masterworks of art. Le gôut Rothschild has much influenced interior designers such as Robert Denning, Vincent Fourcade, and others.

Related Topics:
France - Victorian - Horror vacui - Robert Denning - Vincent Fourcade

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Due to their prominence, members of the Rothschild family figure in some conspiracy theories.

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Shimon Peres, former Prime Minister of Israel, has been quoted as saying about the Rothschilds that "Never has a family donated so much of its wealth to the making of history."

Related Topics:
Shimon Peres - Prime Minister of Israel

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