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Jacob Rothschild, formally known as Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild (born April 29, 1936 – died February 26, 2024), was a prominent British banker, investor, and philanthropist, and a member of the influential Rothschild banking dynasty. His lineage traces back to Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the Rothschild family banking empire in 18th-century Frankfurt.Background & Career Highlights • Education & Early Life: Jacob was educated at Eton College and then at Christ Church, Oxford, where he studied history. • Banking Career: • He began his career at NM Rothschild & Sons, the family bank in London, but left in 1980 due to internal disagreements. • He went on to establish RIT Capital Partners, one of the largest investment trusts in the UK, which made significant investments in a wide range of sectors including biotech, energy, and tech. • Business & Philanthropy: • Over the decades, Jacob Rothschild sat on numerous boards and held leadership roles in both public and private institutions, such as the National Gallery, The Rothschild Foundation, and the Open Russia Foundation (associated with Mikhail Khodorkovsky).https://linktr.ee/rothschildfamilybankm.me/619465517916408 Jessi De Rothschild
