Edmond James de Rothschild

French art collecting member of the Rothschild banking family (1845-1934)
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Edmond James de Rothschild
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Edmond James de Rothschild

Summary

Edmond James de Rothschild is a human[1]. Born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1845[3]. He died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. He died on November 2, 1934[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], philanthropist[7], banker[8], and patron of the arts[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,225 views/month, #6,700 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edmond James de Rothschild's place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild was born on August 19, 1845[3].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild died on November 2, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Burial took place at Ramat HaNadiv[12].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild is buried at Grave of Rothschild[13].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild's father was James Mayer de Rothschild[14].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild's mother was Betty de Rothschild, Baronne James de Rothschild[15].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild was married to Adelheid von Rothschild[16].
  • A child of Edmond James de Rothschild was Maurice de Rothschild[17].
  • A child of Edmond James de Rothschild was James Armand de Rothschild[18].
  • A child of Edmond James de Rothschild was Miriam Caroline Alexandrine de Rothschild[19].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild held citizenship in France[20].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild worked as an art collector[6].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild worked as a philanthropist[7].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild worked as a banker[8].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild's professions included patron of the arts[9].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild held the position of president[21].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild was a member of Société de l’histoire de France[23].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[24].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild was a member of Société des anciens textes français[25].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild was a member of Cercle Saint-Simon[26].
  • Edmond James de Rothschild was a member of Friends of the Natural History Museum Paris[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2], Edmond James de Rothschild… he was born on August 19, 1845[3]. His father was James Mayer de Rothschild[14]. His mother was Betty de Rothschild, Baronne James de Rothschild[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], philanthropist[7], banker[8], and patron of the arts[9]. Edmond James de Rothschild held the position of president[21].

Recognition

Edmond James de Rothschild received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

Personal Life

Among Edmond James de Rothschild's spouses was Adelheid von Rothschild[16]. Children include Maurice de Rothschild[17], an art collector[28], 1881–1957[29], of France[30]; James Armand de Rothschild[18], a banker[31], 1878–1957[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal[34]; and Miriam Caroline Alexandrine de Rothschild[19], 1884–1965[35]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[36].

Death and Burial

Edmond James de Rothschild died on November 2, 1934[5]. He died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], Ramat HaNadiv[12], and Grave of Rothschild[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edmond James de Rothschild include Rothschild Boulevard[37], a thoroughfare[38], in Israel[39]; Rothschild Fellowship[40], a science award[41], in Israel[42], founded in 1979[43]; Binyamina[44], a former settlement[45], in Israel[46], founded in 1922[47]; and Rothschild Prize[48], a science award[49], in Israel[50], founded in 1959[51].

Why It Matters

Edmond James de Rothschild ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,225 views/month, #6,700 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Rothschild Boulevard[37], a thoroughfare[38], in Israel[39]; Rothschild Fellowship[40], a science award[41], in Israel[42], founded in 1979[43]; Binyamina[44], a former settlement[45], in Israel[46], founded in 1922[47]; and Rothschild Prize[48], a science award[49], in Israel[50], founded in 1959[51].

FAQs

Where was Edmond James de Rothschild born?

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt[2], Edmond James de Rothschild…

Where did Edmond James de Rothschild die?

Edmond James de Rothschild died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].

Who were Edmond James de Rothschild's parents?

Edmond James de Rothschild's father was James Mayer de Rothschild[14]. Edmond James de Rothschild's mother was Betty de Rothschild, Baronne James de Rothschild[15].

Who was Edmond James de Rothschild married to?

Edmond James de Rothschild's spouses include Adelheid von Rothschild[16].

What did Edmond James de Rothschild do for work?

Edmond James de Rothschild worked as art collector[6], philanthropist[7], banker[8], and patron of the arts[9].

What awards did Edmond James de Rothschild receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

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  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [11] . L'Homme libre. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . ramat-hanadiv.org.il. ramat-hanadiv.org.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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