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James Rothschild

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Date of Birth: January 1, 1984
Hometown: United Kingdom

Bio:
James Rothschild (reportedly born in 1984 in England) is a British executive and heir to the Rothschild Family Banking Dynasty. His ancestor was Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who started a banking business in the 18th century. By the 1800s, the family was one of the most powerful and wealthiest in the world and were often involved in international politics. In the modern day, the family is estimated to be worth near $500 trillion, though the money is divided up through many different heirs. James’s father is Sir Evelyn De Rothschild, a British financier who alone is worth an estimated $20 billion. Not one to simply rest on his inheritance, James sought out his own career in finance. James began working as an investment banker at N. M. Rothschild & Sons Limited. He then served as an analyst at JNR UK Ltd. before operating as an analyst at Hargreave Hale Limited. James has been the vice president and partner of the monument Capital Group investment firm since 2010. He also serves as a Partner at Lepe Partners LLP.

Best Known For:
James Rothschild is a British baking executive and heir to the Rothschild banking fortune.

Personal Life:
James is a reportedly private individual, keeping his personal details secure from the public eye. He was romantically linked to Astrid Harbord. James reportedly met Nicky Hilton in 2011 at the marriage of Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone and businessman James Stunt. The two started dating and were engaged in the summer of 2014. James and Nicky were married on July 10, 2015.