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- Ferdinand de Rothschild was a politician, philanthropist and art collector, best known as the builder of Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire.
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The Waddesdon episode puts a focus on Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839 – 1898), who built the Manor, and (along with his sister, Alice) was largely responsible for its historic collections. Ferdinand was a fascinating, complex character.
- Who Was Alice de Rothschild
Ferdinand’s sister Alice inherited Waddesdon after his death...
- The Rothschilds at Waddesdon
Four Rothschilds have been responsible for the creation,...
- The Writings of Ferdinand de Rothschild
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- History of The House
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild wanted an estate where he...
- Who Was Alice de Rothschild
In 1874, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild bought the Waddesdon agricultural estate from the Duke of Marlborough with money inherited from his father Anselm. Rothschild was familiar with the estate from fox hunting in the locality.
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (17 December 1839 – 17 December 1898), also known as Ferdinand James Anselm Freiherr von Rothschild, was a British banker, art collector and politician who was a member of the Rothschild family of bankers.
Four Rothschilds have been responsible for the creation, care and development of Waddesdon. Learn about Baron Ferdinand, Alice, James and Lord Jacob.
Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839-1898) was the son of Anselm and Charlotte. Ferdinand was born in Paris and educated in Vienna. England, his mother's home country became his adopted home, even after the tragic death in childbirth of his wife Evelina whom he had married on 7 July 1865.
Ferdinand de Rothschild was a politician, philanthropist and art collector, best known as the builder of Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. He was also a writer.
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild wanted an estate where he could escape London in the summer months to entertain family and friends for weekend house parties. The Vale of Aylesbury was already known as ‘Rothschildshire’ for the number of the houses owned by the family in the area.
