Benjamin de Rothschild

Swiss banker, philanthropist (1963-2021)

Benjamin de Rothschild (30 July 1963 – 15 January 2021) was a French banker. He is the owner of the Edmond de Rothschild Group from 1997 until his death. He was the son of Edmond Adolphe (1926–1997) and Nadine (born 1932). In 1972, he created the professional offshore sailing racing team Gitana Team.

Benjamin de Rothschild
Born(1963-07-30)30 July 1963
Died15 January 2021(2021-01-15) (aged 57)
NationalityFrench
EducationCours Hattmer
Institut Florimont
Pepperdine University
OccupationBanker
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Spouse
Ariane Langner (m. 1999)
Children
  • Noémie de Rothschild
  • Alice de Rothschild
  • Eve de Rothschild
  • Olivia de Rothschild
Parent(s)Edmond Adolphe de Rothschild
(1926–1997)
Nadine Lhopitalier
(b. 1932)

On 15 January 2021 De Rothschild suffered a heart attack and died, at his home in Pregny-Chambésy, Switzerland. He was 57.[1][2]

References change

  1. Robinson, Blaise; Black, Jeff (16 January 2021). "Edmond de Rothschild Holding's Chairman Dies at 57". Bloomberg. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. Mallet, Victor (16 January 2021). "Benjamin de Rothschild dies of heart attack at 57". Financial Times. London. Retrieved 16 January 2021.