Rothschild, Arthur de, 1851-1903
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Name (Latin)
Rothschild, Arthur de, 1851-1903
Other forms of name
De Rothschild, Arthur, 1851-1903
Date of birth
1851-03-28
Date of death
1903-12-10
Gender
male
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- nuc86-71023: His Histoire de la poste aux ... 1984(hdg. on CSt rept.: Rothschild, Athur de, 1851-1903; usage: Arthur de Rothsvhild)
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Arthur de Rothschild Vanity Fair 2 August 1900
Leslie Ward, Public domain
Wikipedia description:
Baron Arthur de Rothschild (28 March 1851 – 10 December 1903) was part of the French branch of the prominent Rothschild family. He was the son of Nathaniel de Rothschild and Charlotte de Rothschild (née de Rothschild). Being born in France to British parents he was an English citizen but obtained French nationality in 1872. He was a prominent philatelist and published a book on the subject. He also collected rare tapestries He was also interested in yachting and provided prize money for the America's Cup. He died of heart failure in his armchair in Monte Carlo at the age of 53. After his death important paintings were given to the Louvre and a large collection of old rings to the Musée de Cluny.
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