Benjamin de Rothschild, Banking and Wine Heavyweight, Dies at 57
The head of his branch of the famous banking family owned seven wine estates in Bordeaux and beyond Ariane and Benjamin de Rothschild were married for 27 years and together built an empire of wine and philanthropy. (Courtesy Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Group) By Jan 28, 2021
Baron Benjamin de Rothschild banker, philanthropist and wine estate owner died of a heart attack at his home, Château de Pregny, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Jan. 15. He was 57.
De Rothschild was chairman of the privately owned financial group Edmond de Rothschild, founded by his father, which has banks in Paris, Luxembourg, Geneva and London, with 32 global locations in all. The group specializes in private wealth management and handles more than