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Dorothy de Rothschild
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Dorothy de Rothschild with Kadish Luz at the inauguration of the new Knesset
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| Born |
Mathilde Dorothy Pinto
7 March 1895 London, England, UK
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| Died | 10 December 1988 (aged 93) London, England, UK
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| Resting place | Willesden Jewish Cemetery |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
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James Armand de Rothschild
(m. 1913; died 1957) |
Dorothy de Rothschild (born Pinto; 7 March 1895 – 10 December 1988) was an English woman known for her philanthropy. This means she gave a lot of money and time to help others. She was also very active in supporting Jewish causes. She married into the famous and wealthy Rothschild family, who were well-known bankers.
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Who Was Dorothy de Rothschild?
Dorothy de Rothschild was born Mathilde Dorothy Pinto in London on 7 March 1895. Her parents were Eugene and Catherine Pinto. Friends often called her "Dolly".
Her Marriage and Homes
In 1913, when she was 17, Dorothy married her cousin, James Armand de Rothschild. He was 35 years old and known as Jimmy. His father, Edmond James de Rothschild, was from the Paris branch of the Rothschild banking family.
In 1922, James de Rothschild inherited a large country home called Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. This beautiful estate became their main country residence. They also had a house in London, located in St James's Square.
Helping with Politics
Dorothy de Rothschild supported her husband in his political work. From 1929 to 1945, James was a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Isle of Ely area. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the UK government. Dorothy helped him with his campaigns and duties.
Her Legacy and Philanthropy
After her husband, James, passed away in 1957, Waddesdon Manor was given to the National Trust. This organization helps protect important historical places and nature. However, Dorothy kept the land around the estate and a smaller house called Eythrope. She later left these to her husband's great-nephew, Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild. Dorothy continued to play a big role in looking after Waddesdon Manor and its valuable collections.
Supporting Israel
Dorothy de Rothschild continued the work of her father-in-law and husband in supporting Zionism. This is a movement that supports the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel. She was a close friend of Chaim Weizmann, who became the first President of Israel.
Dorothy became the head of Yad Hanadiv, which is a group of Rothschild family charities in Israel. She helped make sure her husband's gift of money was used to build the Knesset, which is Israel's parliament building. She also personally gave money to build the Supreme Court of Israel building.
Her Final Years
Dorothy de Rothschild passed away in 1988. She was buried at the Willesden Jewish Cemetery in London.
