Fan said: How to make real old money
There is big news in the financial circle recently. The fourth generation Baron Rothschild Jacob Rothschild passed away at the age of 87.
Jacob is the 7th generation of the Rothschild family and has been in charge of the British branch of the family business. According to his family, they will hold a small funeral ceremony for him and a memorial will be built afterwards.
He had three daughters and one son with his late wife during his lifetime. His son Nat will become the fifth Baron Rothschild after his death, and he and his three sisters will inherit his father's $1 billion investment empire, starting the family "succession" "Battle" ~
You may feel unfamiliar with Jacob and his son, but when you hear the surname "Rothschild" , is it a bit loud and clear?
The husband of Nicky Hilton, the second youngest in the Hilton family, James is the eighth generation of the Rothschild family and the nephew of Baron Jacob.
Although the Rothschild family has mixed reviews, their power is unquestionable. Their status in Europe is equivalent to that of the Rockefeller family in the United States. They are also the protagonists of countless conspiracy theories. It is even rumored that the family assets are as high as 5 million. Billion, is the "world ruler" who can "buy the earth".
Although the rumors are outrageous, it is true that the family is connected to the royal family and nobles, and to celebrities and politicians. The British royal family will "tremble" when they see it, and Charles is also portrayed as an old butler in front of them~
(The one who poked him is Sir Everland, cousin of Baron Jacob)
said that the Rothschild family defined real old money , so what exactly is real old money? Let’s talk about it today ~
Only “old” people can have “money”
It has a long history and realizes class crossing
Old money cannot escape the word “old”. If one has been rich for 4 generations and can barely be called old money, then history 400 Over the years, the Rothschild family, which has been rich for eight generations, is undoubtedly the old money among old money. 's long history, shrewd mind, and smooth class crossing have allowed the family to establish a solid foundation of wealth.
Let’s take a look at the Rothschild family genealogy
The real old money with a history of 400 years
Rothschild is a German surname. The family is of Jewish descent. The family became prosperous in the mid-to-late 18th century, and its history can be traced back to the era of the Hessian royal family. The father of
founder Meyer Rothschild was in currency exchange. When he was a child, his family lived in the Jewish ghetto in Frankfurt, Germany. There were 18 people living in the room. There was no place to stand, and he had no social status. .
When Meyer grew up, he expanded his father's business and became a palace banker at the time. He provided fund management for the royal family and nobles, and also engaged in trading business, accumulating early wealth. Although it sounds unclear, there are actually many hidden dangers. In order to prevent the wealth he has accumulated so hard from being taken away, he decided that "eggs cannot be put in one basket."
So he made a big move - establishing the "Rothschild Network" in various European countries to gather wealth. also changed the fate of the family.
Meyer has five sons, known as the "Roche Five" . They took their money to establish businesses in cities in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Austria, and Italy, which is equivalent to a "European multinational bank." Family assets were circulated around the world in the form of financial instruments such as stocks or bonds, keeping the wealth firmly in their own hands~
During the Napoleonic Wars and World War I, the family made a fortune through precious metal trading and bonds, truly laying the foundation for finance. Boss status. So later there was a saying: The global financial rules were designed by the Rothschild family.
The advantages of the "family network" also emerged at this time: while the war was raging outside, their supplies were flowing unimpeded, and by profiting from the real-time intelligence they had, they could say that their hands and eyes were all over the sky, and their wealth was growing. At that time, the British army's war funds were all raised by their family, with a total of 9.8 million pounds (today equivalent to about 900 million pounds). From then on, politics and business took over.
The Five Rothschild Tigers
Accumulate wealth first, and then advance to the next level
After making a fortune, they naturally want to advance to a higher status.
At the beginning of the 19th century, five branches of the Rothschild family were successively awarded the hereditary title of baron by the then Austrian emperor. The family was promoted from commoners to nobles at once, and with the family coat of arms, they successfully completed the class transition~
The coat of arms awarded to Baron Rothschild by Emperor Franz I of Austria
Among them, the British branch is considered to have the highest wealth and status among the "Five Tigers of Rothschild" , the most famous one, the first generation leader Nathan Rothschild, was also awarded the title of baronet by Queen Victoria. Hilton's husband, as well as the recently deceased Baron Jacob, are both from the British branch.
There are many powerful characters among them. For example, Nathan Rothschild is quite talented. Legend has it that during the Napoleonic Wars, he intercepted intelligence before the British government did. Later, he became famous by selling British government bonds for a 40% profit, and became a major player in building his family's wealth empire.
Nicky Hilton’s husband’s grandfather, Victor, the third Baron de Rothschild, has quite a legendary experience. He was a top student at school, received a doctorate from Trinity College of the University of Cambridge, was also a cricket master, and liked to collect luxury cars and artworks, and had a lot of tidbits.
However, Victor is not just a rich man. His main job is a banker and his side job is a "spy". During World War II he was recruited to work for MI5, where he was responsible for bomb disposal, disinformation and espionage. He won the George Medal, and also provided staff during Mrs. Thatcher's government. Later, he was suspected of being a Soviet spy... His experience could write a book~
Victor's appearance has changed a lot from young to middle-aged.
Just now Jacob, who died, was Victor's eldest son. As the fourth generation baronet in the family, Jacob graduated from Eton College and also graduated with first place from Christ Church College, Oxford. He originally joined the family bank as soon as he graduated, but in 1980 he quit the company due to business differences and switched to And set up his own business, involved in finance, entertainment, petroleum, art, charity and other fields.
He is a super art collector and philanthropist, serving as a director of many museums and charities. He was also awarded the Medal of Charity by Charles~
Today, the surname Rothschild is synonymous with old money, and because it is so famous, criminals have taken advantage of it. From 2014 to 2016, a debt-ridden businessman named Oliver Rothschild pretended to be a core member of the family, and went around China to talk about various projects and attend various annual meetings. After
's identity was revealed, he said that when he was a child, when others heard his surname, they would show respect and "untouchable" expressions, which is enough to show the value of this surname.
Wealth is not exposed,
taste is not exposed, but at home
old money families are often accompanied by various mysterious legends. Rothschild has always adhered to the style of "keeping wealth private". However, the more mysterious is, the more people can't help but wonder.
Rumor has it that they are "world rulers" who control politics, finance, and the Federal Reserve, with "wealth as high as 500 trillion U.S. dollars." , is roughly equivalent to a few hundred Musks + a few hundred Arnaults + a few hundred Beiss. Zoss...
Does Rothschild really have such good hands and eyes? In the 18th and 19th centuries, the influence of the family was indeed "disconnected" from that of ordinary old money, but it is not the same today.
After World War II, the family lost a lot of assets, and most of its business stayed in Europe. In the United States, it was surpassed by "local snakes" like the Rockefeller family. In addition, the huge branches diluted personal wealth. Therefore, this surname rarely appears in Top of the Forbes rich list.
Jacob and Rockefeller heads, in the latter's townhouse on the Upper East Side, behind Gauguin's paintings and Picasso's sculptures, photographed by Annie Leibovitz
Although the family's most glorious period has passed , but now he is also a wealthy person.The family is mainly involved in finance, real estate, energy, mining, and wine. It also collects various works of art. The invisible wealth is difficult for the outside world to calculate. In addition, the style of painting is not shown off to the outside world, so slowly evolves. Into low-key real old money .
"Ordinary" dressing and wearing watches
True old money dressing adheres to the principle of being low-key and unobtrusive, and the quality is hidden in the details. It is the basic consensus that wealth is not revealed. The Rothschild family is even more low-key to the core. They dress with the "uprightness" of a financier, which makes them almost "unremarkable" at first glance.
is like Baron Jacob, who wears the same suit and leather shoes and the same blue shirt from young to old. When
was received by Princess Diana and Princess Anne, he also maintained a low-key dressing style and integrated closely with the royal family.
With the real old money Charles, his "low-key" is even more obvious, which makes Charles a little flashy - a pocket square and a signet ring~
Even when being interviewed, he only wore something that looked ordinary. The sweetheart neck cashmere sweater is so simple that it’s boring.
In the coldest winter, just add a cashmere coat to your suit to maintain a neat look.
Jacob's son Nat is also a typical financial man. His suit style is more slim and mainly business blue.
However, the father's clothes are better than his son's. He wears a suit made of wool and looks more advanced. ps: It can be seen that my son has completely inherited his father’s hairline. Real old money like
still has the principle of not wearing a watch. Wherever Jacob goes, he always wears a Cartier tank watch with a quartz movement and a price of about 3,000 euros. The
tank series has always been the favorite of old money. In their eyes, luxury does not lie in its own value, but more in style and aesthetics.
Art collections are the real wealth.
The hobbies of real old money are often hidden at home, and that is the real wealth. The most immeasurable part of Rothschild's wealth is the family's ancestral estates and luxurious mansions. There are more than 40 in total, which even the British royal family cannot compare with.
They once had several manors in Austria, known as "Rothschild Palace" , which contained precious paintings, statues, furniture, books and armor. They were huge in scale and unimaginably luxurious.
However, the manor was occupied and destroyed by the Nazis during World War II, causing heavy losses. After the war, it became the Austrian National Gallery, and part of the collection was scattered to various museums. It was not until 1999 that the government returned a small part to family members.
France's Ferrières Castle (château de ferrières) was once an asset of the Rothschild family.
is located in the east of Paris and was built by architect Joseph Paxton. It has eighteen apartment suites with gorgeous Renaissance style decoration and family collections displayed inside. However, in 1975, the family donated it to the French government.
The current U.S. Embassy in Paris once belonged to the Rothschild family. It was formerly the Hôtel de Talleyrand, built during the Louis XV period between 1767 and 1769~
A relatively famous family in the past two years. The manor is the Waddesdon Manor (waddesdon manor) under the name of Jacob who just passed away.
is one of the "Top Ten Must-Visit Manors in the UK". It is located in the countryside of Buckinghamshire, covering a total area of 4,000 acres. It was built by French architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur for his family in the 19th century. It is very much like a 16th-century fairy tale castle. style of.
At Waddesdon Manor, the palace-style decoration is as luxurious as the Palace of Versailles, and the antiques are dizzying. French antique furniture from the 18th century and gorgeous porcelain with medieval characteristics fill the entire castle - not including those that have been donated to the museum.
This desk was used by Marie Antoinette, the "Queen of Beheaded Queens". The gorgeous gold carvings and dark red paint match perfectly with the entire room.
There are two famous portraits of Madame de Pompadour in the manor, one real and one fake. When someone comes to visit, it is said that the owner is happy to let the guests guess which one is the original~
There is also a gold bracelet with a portrait of Queen Victoria, which the Queen gave to Alice Charlotte, the third-generation eldest daughter of the family. A gift from Rothschild, who is a good friend of the Queen~
The castle also houses a silver cup designed by the 17th-century artist van vianen. An art dealer once found a painting for Jacob of the painter's son holding a cup. , he bought it immediately and put it together with his silver cup.
The manor also has carpets from Savonnerie, porcelain from Sèvres, famous paintings by painters Gainsborough, Reynolds, and Chardin, and a rococo aviary housing various rare and exotic birds~
Jacob once said: "I It’s very interesting to live in a house that has great art and I love to add to it.” The collection of antiques adds up to more than 25,000 pieces, which is as big as a museum.
Several generations of the family have been "art collectors". The second generation of Rothschilds - James de Rothschild of the "Roche Five", is also a crazy collector. He and his wife He and his son built their home into a true museum.
His collection includes "Boy and Woman Holding a Hare" by Dutch painter Gerrit Dou, and "Portrait of a Man" by Frans Hals~
Christie's held several Rothschild collection auctions last year , most of which were contributed by him. From French furniture, Renaissance jewelry, Old Master paintings to Urbino porcelain, there are more than 600 pieces, with a total transaction volume of more than 60 million US dollars~
Every piece in the collection is a luxury antique. For example, Louis XV's gilded wooden chaise longue, Queen Anne's silver soup plate, and George II's silver + bronze and mother-of-pearl table mirror are dazzling~
In addition to artworks, Rothschild Winery is also the source of family wealth. Chateau Lafite and Chateau Mouton, among the top five wineries in France, are their properties, and many antique wines are often auctioned at Christie's.
The wine cellar of Waddesdon Manor has a collection of 15,000 bottles of wine with a long history, dating back to 1868. It is really rich.
Marriage pays attention to well-matched families.
Intermarriage between relatives and class-solidified views on marriage and love.
The elite only play with the elite. In the circle of old money, it is always either rich or noble. Only in this way can the family wealth flow slowly~
After completing the primitive accumulation, Ross In order to consolidate their wealth and status, the Childe family adopted an ancient royal practice: marrying close relatives. It is said that this was carefully arranged by the founder. He wrote down incest marriage in his will for his five sons to fall in love with the daughters of their cousins. This practice has been continued by the second and third generations.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, although families no longer married close relatives, the marriage partners were often other nobles or descendants of financial families, gradually forming a "solidified circle."
Baron Jacob’s wife Serena was born into a noble family. Her father was a baron and her grandfather was an earl. The two had been married for nearly 60 years and had three daughters and one son. They had always been very loving during their lifetime.
Their son Nat, the fifth Baron Rothschild, graduated from Eton College and Oxford University like his father. He has only served as a director at the family bank, and his main business is as the second-in-command at Lazard Investment Bank. However, he experienced investment failures in the past two years, and his original net worth of 170 million pounds shrank, falling directly off the Forbes rich list.
The tabloids are paying close attention to Nat, a former playboy. He is also one of the few "high-profile" players in the family and often takes unconventional paths.
nat has been married twice in total. His ex-wife Annabel Nelson is a model and a good friend of McQueen. Their marriage only lasted 3 years. The woman passed away in 2018.
After Annabel Nielsen divorced McQueen
, he married Loretta Brazil, the "Page Three Girl" of "The Sun", and once dated British comedian Steve Coogan. The two have been together since 2016 After getting married in Switzerland in 2011, the woman became more and more low-key and even deleted her social media account.
When the wedding was held, Nat's parents did not come to attend. It is said that they were not invited. According to people familiar with the matter, the old baron and his wife had no objections to their future daughter-in-law, and even praised her as "smart and charming". It is unknown what happened between the father and son.
Speaking of another member of the eighth generation who is more topical, it is Nicky Hilton’s husband James Rothschild . His father Amschel is the younger brother of Baron Jacob, and his mother Anita Patience Guinness comes from the Guinness beer family.
After graduating from Cambridge University, he and his partner founded an investment company and are worth about £1.5 billion. Not only does he come from a wealthy family, he is young and promising, but he is also usually low-key, and his looks and demeanor match up well with Nikki's.
The combination of Rothschild and Hilton families can be regarded as a "marriage of powerful forces", opening up the upper-class channels of Britain and the United States. Nikki and James' wedding was a luxurious but not extravagant wedding. It took place in front of William and Kate's home - the Orangery in Kensington Gardens, London, England. Nikki wore a $77,000 Valentino haute couture wedding dress and kissed the groom very sweetly.
The two met at a wedding. After dating for 4 years, they got married and had children. Now they have 2 daughters and 1 son. The family lives in a penthouse apartment in the Noho district of New York City. Although they live a wealthy life, their daily family style is also relatively simple. Low profile.
James had an unfortunate past in his childhood. His father hanged himself without warning when he was 11 years old. The cause of his death is still a mystery. Although his two sisters were also married to wealthy families, their marriages ended in failure.
The eldest sister Kate’s marriage is very bloody. She married her childhood sweetheart, Ben Goldsmith, who came from another financial family. The two had three children after marriage, but Kate's marriage broke down because she "cheated" on American rapper Jay Electronica.
The two had an ugly fight on social media. The man was taken away by the police for beating his wife. After being acquitted, he went on vacation with his three children, leaving the woman dumbfounded.
What’s even weirder is that while Kate and Ben were having sex, Ben’s brother Zach fell in love with Kate’s sister, James’ second sister Alice. The process of this pair getting together is also very strange - the woman is the man's mistress.
Brothers Zach and Ben come from a financial family. Their father has a knighthood and their mother is also from a noble family. After his father's death, Zach, a member of Parliament, inherited a fortune of 300 million pounds and became one of the richest members of the Parliament.
However, he already had a wife at the time, but he got together with Alice Rothschild, and later divorced his wife because of Alice. However, after being together for 10 years, the two still ended up divorcing, which is also the reincarnation of heaven.
In addition, Sir Everland Rothschild, Baron Jacob’s cousin (who stabbed Charles with his hand), also had a bloody incident in his family. In his later years, he was introduced by Kissinger and met Lynne, an American female elite who was 23 years younger than him.
Lynne came from a wealthy family. She was poached by the richest man in the United States, Krueger, and served as the company's vice president. Later, she founded her own communications company and earned hundreds of millions of dollars. She was also a financial backer of the Clintons.
Everland was particularly attracted to Lynne. Two years after they met, he left his second wife and married her. He was also invited by Clinton to the White House for their honeymoon. After his death, he left all his property to her, but not a cent of his three sons from his ex-wife, which led to a complete falling out between the two parties.
In the end, although Lynn won the property, she was ostracized by the British upper class and prepared to "escape London" and return to the United States with hundreds of millions of pounds of inheritance.
Well, I’ll stop talking to you about the story of the Rothschild family today. If you are also interested in this family, please leave a message in the comment area~
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