Edmond James de Rothschild
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Summary
Edmond James de Rothschild was born on August 19, 1845[1], in Boulogne-Billancourt[2]. He died on November 2, 1934[3], in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. He worked as an art collector[5], philanthropist[6], banker[7], and patron of the arts[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,432 views/month, #6,700 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[10], Ramat HaNadiv[11], Grave of Rothschild[12]
- Father: James Mayer de Rothschild[13]
- Mother: Betty de Rothschild, Baronne James de Rothschild[14]
- Spouse: Adelheid von Rothschild[15]
- Child: Maurice de Rothschild[16], James Armand de Rothschild[17], Miriam Caroline Alexandrine de Rothschild[18]
- Country of citizenship: France[19]
- Position held: president[20]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[21]
- Member of: Société de l’histoire de France[22], Académie des beaux-arts[23], Société des anciens textes français[24], Cercle Saint-Simon[25], Friends of the Natural History Museum Paris[26]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: Rothschild family[29]
- Noble title: baron[30]
- Commons category: Edmond James de Rothschild[31]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[32]
- Family name: Rothschild[33]
- Given name: Edmond[34]
- Significant event: funeral[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Edmond James de Rothschild[36]
- Commons gallery: Edmond James de Rothschild[37]
- Work location: Paris[38]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[39], Two Rothschilds and the Land of Israel[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
- Name in native language: Edmond de Rothschild[42]
- Owner of: Hôtel de Pontalba[43], Château Rothschild[44], Château d'Armainvilliers[45], Hôtel de Brunoy[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edmond James de Rothschild include Rothschild Boulevard[47], a thoroughfare[48], in Israel[49]; Rothschild Fellowship[50], a science award[51], in Israel[52], founded in 1979[53]; Binyamina[54], a former settlement[55], in Israel[56], founded in 1922[57]; and Rothschild Prize[58], a science award[59], in Israel[60], founded in 1959[61].
Why It Matters
Edmond James de Rothschild has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Rothschild Boulevard[47], a thoroughfare[48], in Israel[49]; Rothschild Fellowship[50], a science award[51], in Israel[52], founded in 1979[53]; Binyamina[54], a former settlement[55], in Israel[56], founded in 1922[57]; and Rothschild Prize[58], a science award[59], in Israel[60], founded in 1959[61].
FAQs
Where was Edmond James de Rothschild born?
Edmond James de Rothschild's place of birth was Boulogne-Billancourt[2].
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[13]. Edmond James de Rothschild's mother was Betty de Rothschild, Baronne James de Rothschild[14].
Who was Edmond James de Rothschild married to?
Edmond James de Rothschild's spouses include Adelheid von Rothschild[15].
What did Edmond James de Rothschild do for work?
Edmond James de Rothschild worked as an art collector[5], philanthropist[6], banker[7], and patron of the arts[8].
What awards did Edmond James de Rothschild receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].