One of the representatives of the richest dynasty in the world, Lord Jacob Rothschild, died in Britain (3 photos)

The head of the London branch of the Rothschild family was 87 years old.





The British financier and businessman from the world-famous Rothschild dynasty died at the Waddesdon estate in Buckinghamshire. The family of Lord Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild reported this to local publications.

"It is with deep sadness that the Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Estate announce the death of Lord Rothschild, a businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist and cultural leader. He will be greatly missed by his family, colleagues and many friends," Waddesdon Estate, which is administered by the Rothschild Foundation, said in a statement.



Waddesdon Manor

Family members said Jacob Rothschild will be buried according to Jewish customs in a small family ceremony, after which a memorial will be erected in honor of the lord who had a significant impact on the lives of many people.



Rothschild and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild was born in 1936 in Berkshire. Received an excellent education at Eton College and Oxford. He began his career in 1963 at the family bank NM Rothschild & Sons, and in subsequent years became one of the founders of the J Rothschild Assurance Group, now St James's Place. In 2002, Lord Rothschild received the Order of Merit from the hands of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

It is noted that Rothschild, among other things, was known for his support of philanthropic and environmental initiatives, as well as Jewish charities.