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Rothschild banking family of France

French banking family

The Rothschild banking family of France (French: Famille banquière Rothschild) is the French branch of the Rothschild family. It was founded in 1812 by James Mayer de Rothschild (1792–1868) in Paris, which was then part of the First French Empire. He was sent there from his home in Frankfurt by his father, Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744–1812).2 It ceased to exist in 1991.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1817Founded1
  • HeadquartersParis1

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Great coat of arms of Rothschild family
Photo: Mathieu CHAINE, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Rothschild banking family of France (French: Famille banquière Rothschild) is the French branch of the Rothschild family. It was founded in 1812 by James Mayer de Rothschild (1792–1868) in Paris, which was then part of the First French Empire. He was sent there from his home in Frankfurt by his father, Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744–1812). Wanting his sons to succeed on their own and to expand the family business across Europe, Mayer Amschel Rothschild had his eldest son remain in Frankfurt, while his four other sons were sent to different European cities to establish a financial institution to invest in business and provide banking services. Endogamy within the family was an essential part of the Rothschild strategy in order to ensure control of their wealth remained in family hands.2

The story

Founded by James Mayer de Rothschild in 1817.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1991Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1817Founded Founded1

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