Jacob Rothschild: Cause of death, age, wife, children, net worth – Jacob Rothschild was a British peer, investment banker, and a member of the Rothschild banking family.
He held important roles in business, finance and British public life, and was active in several charitable and philanthropic areas.
Jacob Rothschild cause of death
Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, died on 26 February 2024.
His death was announced Monday by the Rothschild Foundation in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). No cause of death was given.
“The Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Manor are deeply saddened to announce the death of Lord Rothschild, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist and cultural leader,” read a statement from the charity. “He will be greatly missed by his family, his colleagues and his many friends.”
His family also confirmed his death in a statement obtained by the U.K.’s PA Media, according to Bloomberg and Reuters.
“Our father Jacob was a towering presence in many people’s lives, a superbly accomplished financier, a champion of the arts and culture, a devoted public servant, a passionate supporter of charitable causes in Israel and Jewish culture, a keen environmentalist and much-loved friend, father and grandfather,” their statement read.
The family shared that Rothschild “will be buried in accordance with Jewish custom in a small family ceremony and there will be a memorial at a later date to celebrate his life.”
Jacob Rothschild age
Jacob Rothschild was 87 years old at the time of his passing. He was born Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild on 29 April 1936 .
Rothschild was the eldest son of Victor Rothschild, 3rd Baron Rothschild, by his first wife Barbara Judith Rothschild (née Hutchinson).
Emma Georgina Rothschild is his half-sister and Amschel Rothschild was his half-brother.
Jacob Rothschild wife
Rothschild was married to Serena Mary Dunn, a granddaughter of the Canadian financier Sir James Dunn.
Lady Rothschild died in a London hospital on 13 January 2019 following a short illness. She was 83.
Jacob Rothschild children
Rothschild and his wife, Serena Mary Dunn, have four children, three daughters, and one son. Their children have gone on to marry and have children of their own.
Their four children are:
The Hon. Hannah Mary Rothschild Brookfield (22 May 1962). She married William Brookfield in 1994 and they were divorced. They have three daughters.
The Hon. Beth Matilda Rothschild Tomassini (27 February 1964). She married Antonio Tomassini in 1991 and they were divorced. They have three children.
The Hon. Emily Magda Rothschild Freeman-Attwood (19 December 1967). She married Julian Freeman-Attwood on 25 June 1998. They have two daughters.
Nathaniel Philip Victor James Rothschild, 5th Baron Rothschild (12 July 1971). He married Annabelle Neilson on 13 November 1995, and they were divorced in 1997. He married Loretta Basey in 2016.
Jacob Rothschild net worth
Jacob Rothschild was a British investment banker who had a net worth of $5 billion at the time of his death.
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