All about Jacob Rothschild wife and children- 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.
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Jacob Rothschild wife: Who was Jacob Rothschild married to?
Rothschild was married to Serena Mary Dunn, a granddaughter of the Canadian financier Sir James Dunn.
Who was Jacob Rothschild’s wife Serena Dunn?
Serena Mary Dunn was a British Thoroughbred racehorse owner and the wife of Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild.
Rothschild was the daughter of Sir Philip Gordon Dunn, Bt., and Lady Mary Sybil St. Clair-Erskine (daughter of James St Clair-Erskine, 5th Earl of Rosslyn).
Her sister is the writer Nell Dunn. Her paternal grandfather was Sir James Dunn, Bt., a prominent Canadian financier.
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When did Jacob Rothschild marry Serena Dunn?
Jacob Rothschild married Serena Dunn on October 20, 196.
The couple made their home at Pewsey, Wiltshire, and maintained a villa on the Greek island of Corfu.
She and her husband were involved in a number of charitable and humanitarian organisations, and she was a Vice President of the Wiltshire Blind Association.
Serena Dunn died in a London hospital on 13 January 2019 following a short illness. She was 83.
About Serena Dunn and 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.
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What was Jacob Rothschild’s cause of death?
The cause of the 87-year-old’s death has not been revealed.
His death was announced Monday by the Rothschild Foundation in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“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.”
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