Amschel Mayer Rothschild

Amschel Mayer was a German banker who belonged to the famous Rothschild banking family.

He was the eldest son of Mayer Amschel Rothschild and Guetele Schnapper. Following his father’s death, Amschel Mayer became the head of the Frankfurt branch while his brothers were sent to Paris, London, Naples and Vienna to set up branch offices. In 1820 he was appointed Bavarian consul in Frankfort with the title of court banker.

Amschel was also known as supporter of the Orthodox party in Judaism, and as collector of paintings, coins and metal-work. In 1817 he was ennobled and in 1822 he became a baron. Since he died childless, he was succeeded in business by his nephews.