person · 1773-1855

Amschel Mayer von Rothschild

Also known as Amschel Mayer Rothschild.

Eldest son of Mayer Amschel; head of the Frankfurt house from 1812, ennobled in 1817 and made a baron in 1822.

Born in Frankfurt.

Events

• Rothschild agency established in New York - principal_house, side: family, 1837
• S. Bleichröder becomes the Rothschilds’ Berlin agent - principal, side: family, 1828
• Taunus Railway - consortium_partner, side: family, 1835-1840