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Guy de Rothschild was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris, France on May 21, 1909. Guy de Rothschild was listed as an art collector and banker. Death is recorded on June 12, 2007, at the age of 98. Awards on record include Officer of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit.
My Take
Guy de Rothschild fascinates me because he carried two worlds at once. He ran Banque Rothschild until its nationalization in 1982, a banker shaped by the weight of a legendary name, yet he was also a genuine art collector. I tend to trust people who can live among ledgers and still pour their heart into beauty. Living to 98, he witnessed nearly the entire turbulent twentieth century from a vantage point few ever held. The Legion of Honour and his dynasty's burdens both rested on his shoulders, and I sense a man who bore that inheritance with real pride and resolve.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Guy de Rothschild
- Name (Japanese)
- ギー・ド・ロチルド
- Reading
- ぎー・ど・ろちるど
- Born
- May 21, 1909 – June 12, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- 8th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Occupation
- art collector / banker / collector
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Guy de Rothschild born?
Born May 21, 1909.
When did Guy de Rothschild die?
Died June 12, 2007, aged 98.
Where was Guy de Rothschild from?
Guy de Rothschild was from 8th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What did Guy de Rothschild do?
Guy de Rothschild worked as art collector, banker, collector.
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