The Most Powerful And Richest Family In History

Introduction

This is a story of a boy who lived in a dirty slum area of Frankfurt. His parents died of smallpox when he was 12 years old. He lived in a small room with thirty other people and was not allowed to pursue his preferred business. As time went on, this same boy’s family became not only one of the richest families in Europe, but in the entire world. This family becomes so serious about money that at one point they decide to only allow their children to marry their cousins. They send their five sons to different parts of the world to expand their business and control the entire world.

Why they are ?

In the 19th and 20th century, this family gave loans to entire countries, prevented many countries from sinking, and even financed the Indian railways. They saved the Bank of England from bankruptcy by giving them a loan with their vast amount of gold. They had so much gold that it was worth more than the entire GDP of the state of Maharashtra in India. Even powerful people like the current president of France have been employed by this family, and they have 1800 mansions that cost so much that they could build 17 Antilia (the world’s most expensive house owned by Mukesh Ambani). And even after that, they still have billions of dollars left.

Rothschild family

We are talking about the famous Rothschild family, who are the wealthiest and most powerful family in the world. This family had five brothers who had a mother who once said that there would be no more wars in the world because her sons would no longer finance them.

History

The story starts with Mayer Rothschild, who was born in 1744 in Frankfurt, Germany. His family was ghettoized and faced a lot of discrimination at the time. So much so that Mayer Rothschild’s small house, which was only 11 feet wide, housed over 30 people due to the tight living conditions in the Judengasse neighborhood. Mayer Rothschild started dealing with goldsmiths and after years of hard work, became so successful that he began to deal with Europe’s richest royal families. In fact, he managed all the wealth and finances for Prince William at the time. Mayer became rich, but he was not satisfied. He wanted to generate wealth that would last for generations, even 100 years.

Game changing strategies of Mayer Rothschild

Mayer Rothschild employed two innovative strategies that were ahead of their time and contributed significantly to his success. Firstly, he practiced what is now known as “front running” in trading and investing. Whenever he heard rumors of Prince William purchasing large quantities of gold coins, Mayer would swiftly buy up substantial amounts of gold coins at a lower price before the news reached the market. When the official news broke and public demand surged, driving up prices, Mayer sold the gold coins he had bought earlier at a handsome profit.

In the early 19th century, amidst Europe’s competitive and turbulent geopolitical landscape, Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a skilled German banker, capitalized on opportunities to expand his family’s influence and wealth. Recognizing the potential in Europe’s major financial centers, he sent his five sons to establish branches in London, Paris, Vienna, Naples, and Frankfurt. Despite the distances separating them, the Rothschild brothers maintained seamless cooperation, sharing information and making collective decisions.

Among the brothers, Nathan Mayer Rothschild emerged as particularly successful. Starting with a modest sum in London, he rapidly grew his fortune, establishing N M Rothschild & Sons in 1811. This bank quickly became one of Europe’s most prestigious financial institutions, known for its reliability and influence. Beyond finance, the Rothschild family wielded considerable power in art, culture, and politics, supporting numerous artists and writers and maintaining close ties with influential European leaders.

Through their astute financial strategies and cohesive family network, the Rothschilds not only navigated the complexities of European politics and economics but also left an enduring legacy that transcended traditional banking to shape broader spheres of society and culture.

Connection and Power

The Rothschild family’s rise to prominence is a remarkable story of vision, strategy, and teamwork. During the war in which England and its allies were engaged, France’s King Napoleon suffered a defeat. At that time, there was no internet or telephones, but the Rothschild family had trained many horsemen and carrier pigeons to gather information first. That’s why they received the news of Napoleon’s defeat so quickly, even before the English government knew that their army had won in Waterloo. As soon as Nathan got this information, he went to the London Stock Exchange and started selling stocks aggressively, creating the impression that England was losing the war. Other investors panicked and started selling their shares, which Nathan’s agents bought at low prices. Finally, when everyone came to know that England had won the war, they started buying back their shares, causing the share prices to increase.

At that time, Nathan was buying shares at low prices and selling them at high prices, and although many investors lost money due to the panic, Nathan’s clever planning made him a huge profit. In the 19th century, the Rothschild family was not only involved in banking but also invested in railways, industries, and oil across Europe. They financed the construction of railways and industries in Europe. In fact, from 1895 to 1907, they loaned 450 million dollars to various European governments, which is equivalent to over 14 billion dollars today. This amount is so huge that it could buy two large banks like the Central Bank of India and the Indian Bank. Just imagine, the Rothschild family had so much wealth that they alone could loan money to governments around the world.

At peak

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Rothschild family had so much wealth that they could loan money to governments and save countries from bankruptcy. Many banks that give us loans today used to borrow money from the Rothschild family. For example, in 1825, the Bank of England, which was one of the largest banks in England, was on the verge of collapse, and the Rothschild family loaned them money to save them. In 1818, they loaned 360 million pounds to the German government, and they also loaned money to France, which is now a superpower.

Lender of last resort

The Rothschild family was so influential in Europe that countries would go to them for loans even to fight wars. When there was a possibility of war in Europe in the 19th century, the mother of the five Rothschild brothers, Gutle Rothschild, said, “Don’t worry, there won’t be a war in Europe because my sons won’t give loans to anyone for war.” The Rothschild family had made such smart investments that people thought they could predict the future. For example, they knew the importance of the Suez Canal, which was built in 1869, and they convinced the British government to buy it. They even arranged 4 million pounds in just a few hours, which was almost impossible at that time.

Tons of Gold

Similarly, towards the end of the 19th century, the demand for gold increased significantly, and many countries were keeping gold as a reserve. Surprisingly, the Rothschild family had predicted this demand for gold 20-30 years earlier and invested in many large gold and silver mines around the world. In 1893, when a gold crisis occurred in the USA, the government called upon the wealthy businessman JP Morgan and asked him to arrange for gold immediately, warning that a big problem would arise otherwise. At that time, JP Morgan knew that there was only one family in the world that could help him – the Rothschild family. He called them and bought almost 100,000 kilograms of gold from them, which is equivalent to over 5 lakh crores today, surpassing the GDP of Maharashtra, India’s richest state.

Third example: Just like how many car companies emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries and started manufacturing cars that ran on petrol, the demand for oil was rapidly increasing worldwide. The surprising thing is that the Rothschild family predicted this demand in 1883 and invested in the world’s first oil well in Baku, Azerbaijan, to control the global oil supply. However, during World War I and II, the family faced many challenges, and their English and French branches were severely affected. The family had to shut down their businesses, and many members were either killed or displaced by Hitler’s army. Despite this, the Rothschild family managed to survive, but today they are extremely secretive, and most people are unaware of their details. One person, Jacob Rothschild, who is the head of the English branch, now leads the entire Rothschild family.

Current Situation

Now, this family is not just into banking but also into asset management, wine production, and consulting. They have over 1800 houses worldwide, worth a total of $36 billion. Not only that, they have over 55 yachts and more than 100 private planes. This family has a fund of over $100 billion, which they invest in various stock markets. They are investors in leading companies like Meta, Apple, Starbucks, Amazon, and HP. Last year alone, they made a profit of $16 billion from their wine business.

Is the Family not powerful now ?

Many people think that the Rothschild family is not as powerful as they were 100 or 200 years ago, but that’s a complete lie. They own 38% of the Rockefeller Group in America. And in 2013, some secret documents were released, revealing that the Rothschild family has more than 30 hidden trusts on some islands, holding assets worth billions of dollars. And if we look at the names of these trusts, they are quite astonishing, like ‘Anon’, ‘Benon Trust’, ‘Denon Trust’, and so on, with rhyming names that nobody knows about.” These trusts are used to influence the stock market, and it is said that the influence of this family is not limited to a few islands or Europe. Even today, they are secretly involved in many global decisions.