Lord Jacob Rothschild, an 87-year-old financier and philanthropist, passed away, according to his family.
“Our father Jacob was a towering presence in many people’s lives,” Rothschild’s family said in a statement to the news agency PA on Monday. “He will be buried in accordance with Jewish custom in a small family ceremony,” the family added.
Jacob Rothschild Cause of death
Following the announce of Jacob’s death by his family, they did not state precise cause of his demise. However the circumstances surrounding his death wasn’t stated as well
Jacob Rothschild obituary information
His obituary information is yet to be made public. Together with Mike Wilson and Sir Mark Weinberg, Rothschild also co-founded J Rothschild Assurance Group in 1991, which is currently known as wealth manager St. James’s Place.
Over his decades-long career, he handled numerous additional noteworthy roles. US private equity behemoth Blackstone had Rothschild on its international advisory board, and he served as deputy chair of BSkyB Television from 2003 to 2008.
Following Sorrell’s exit from the advertising conglomerate WPP, he supported his investment vehicle, S4 Capital.