Casa Rothschild
Dalla angusta Judengasse di Francoforte ai salotti dorati delle capitali europee, la Casa dei Rothschild ha riscritto le regole del potere, della finanza e dell'eredità familiare, cambiando per sempre il destino delle nazioni.
"Concordia, Integritas, Industria"
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1760–present
- Founder
- Mayer Amschel Rothschild
- Region
- Europe
- Religion
- Judaism
Notable Rulers
Mayer Amschel Rothschild
Patriarch of the House of Rothschild
Reign: 1760 – 1812
FounderMayer Amschel Rothschild, born in the Frankfurt Judengasse in 1744, is widely recognized as the founder of the Rothschil...
Nathan Mayer Rothschild
Head of the London Branch
Reign: 1798 – 1836
Nathan Mayer Rothschild, third son of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, stands as the most formidable architect of the Rothschil...
James Mayer de Rothschild
Head of the Paris Branch
Reign: 1817 – 1868
James Mayer de Rothschild, the youngest son of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, emerged as a forceful and enigmatic figure in t...
Salomon Mayer von Rothschild
Head of the Vienna Branch
Reign: 1820 – 1855
Salomon Mayer von Rothschild, the second son of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, was a formidable architect of European finance...
Lionel de Rothschild
Head of the London Branch
Reign: 1836 – 1879
Lionel de Rothschild, eldest son of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, emerged as a pivotal figure in 19th-century British finance...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Founding of the Rothschild Banking House
Mayer Amschel Rothschild establishes his banking business in the Frankfurt Judengasse, laying the groundwork for the family's financial empire.
Nathan Mayer Rothschild Establishes London Branch
Nathan Mayer Rothschild arrives in England and sets up what would later become N M Rothschild & Sons, marking the family's entry into British finance.
Death of Mayer Amschel Rothschild
The founder passes away; his five sons inherit and expand the network, each taking charge of a different European capital.
Financing Wellington at Waterloo
The Rothschilds facilitate the rapid transfer of funds to the British army, cementing their reputation as indispensable financiers to governments.
Salomon Rothschild Founds Vienna Branch
Salomon Mayer von Rothschild opens the Vienna branch, securing the family's influence in the Habsburg Empire.
Establishment of the Naples Branch
Carl Mayer Rothschild founds the Neapolitan branch, extending the family's reach into southern Italy.
Death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild
The architect of the London branch dies, passing leadership to his son Lionel de Rothschild.
Lionel de Rothschild Enters Parliament
After years of struggle, Lionel de Rothschild becomes the first practicing Jew to sit in the British House of Commons.
James de Rothschild Builds Château de Ferrières
James Mayer de Rothschild completes the grand Château de Ferrières near Paris, symbolizing the family's wealth and cultural patronage.
Nazi Expropriation of the Paris Branch
During WWII, the Paris Rothschilds' assets are seized by Nazi occupiers; family members flee into exile.
Restitution and Rebuilding
After WWII, surviving branches begin the slow process of recovering assets and reestablishing their businesses in a changed Europe.
Merger of London and Paris Banking Houses
The English and French Rothschild banking operations merge, reflecting a new era of international cooperation and adaptation.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(4)Anglo-Saxon Civilization
The Rothschilds' rise coincided with Anglo-Saxon cultural dominance, influencing British economic policies and the global financial landscape.
Austrian Empire
The Rothschilds' financial support was crucial for the Austrian Empire's military campaigns, affecting European power balances during the 19th century.
Ottoman Empire
The House of Rothschild's financial involvement with the Ottoman Empire during its decline highlighted their role in shaping regional geopolitics.
Persian Civilization
The Rothschilds' 19th-century financial strategies were deeply rooted in Persian trade routes, reflecting a legacy of economic interdependence.
Conflict Archive
(2)Crimean War
By financing both sides in the Crimean War, the Rothschilds demonstrated their power to influence the outcome of major European conflicts.
French Revolution
The Rothschilds' financial involvement in the Napoleonic Wars shaped European political alliances, affecting the outcomes of the French Revolution.
Treaty Archive
(2)Congress of Vienna
The Rothschilds' influence at the Congress of Vienna helped restore monarchies, stabilizing Europe after the Napoleonic Wars through strategic diplomacy.
Treaty of Paris (1856)
The Treaty of Paris (1856) altered European power dynamics, directly affecting the Rothschilds' financial interests and investment strategies.
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