Daniel Weisweiller facts for kids
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Daniel Weisweiller
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| Born | 1814 Frankfurt, Germany
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| Died | 13 January 1892 (aged 77–78) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Spouse(s) |
Adeline Matilda Helbert
(m. 1843) |
Daniel Bernard Weisweiller (born in 1814 – died January 13, 1892) was a very important banker. He was born in Germany but became a Spanish citizen. Daniel Weisweiller came from a Jewish family.
He worked as a special agent for the powerful Rothschild banking house in Madrid, Spain. He took over this role from Lionel de Rothschild in 1834. A famous historian named Niall Ferguson said that Weisweiller was "the most important Rothschild agent in the 1830s." This means he played a huge part in the Rothschild bank's business during that time.
Daniel Weisweiller's Life
Early Life and Career
Daniel Weisweiller was born in 1814 in Frankfurt, which was then part of Germany. He grew up to become a banker, a person who handles money and investments for others.
His career took a big step when he joined the Rothschild family's banking business. The Rothschilds were one of the most famous and powerful banking families in the world. Daniel Weisweiller became their main representative in Madrid, Spain. He managed their important financial dealings there.
Family Life
In 1843, Daniel Weisweiller married Adeline Helbert. They had one daughter together. Her name was Adela Weisweiller, and she was born in 1845.
Adela grew up and later married a man named André Capron. André Capron became a well-known politician. He served as the mayor of Cannes, a famous city in France, for many years (from 1902 to 1928).
Daniel Weisweiller passed away on January 13, 1892, in Paris, France.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Weisweiller para niños
