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Edmond James de Rothschild
(Businessperson)
Edmond James de Rothschild
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Birthdate: August 19, 1845
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Died: November 2, 1934

Edmond James de Rothschild was a French businessman with deep connections to the Rothschild banking family. He was a strong supporter of Zionism and donated significant amounts that went towards the establishment of the State of Israel. He also provided funds for the foundation of the Friends of the French National Museum of Natural History Society. 

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Olivier Sarkozy
(French Banker and Half-Brother of Former President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy)
Olivier Sarkozy
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Birthdate: May 26, 1969
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Paris, France
French banker Olivier Sarkozy, half-brother of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, is based in the U.S. and is known for his efforts in Sallie Mae’s recapitalization. He has also held prominent posts, such as that of the Managing Director of the Financial Institutions Group at Credit Suisse First Boston.
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Jacques Necker
(Genevan Statesman and Banker)
Jacques Necker
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Birthdate: September 30, 1732
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland
Died: April 9, 1804
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James Mayer de Rothschild
(French Banker and Art Collector)
James Mayer de Rothschild
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Birthdate: May 15, 1792
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Frankfurt
Died: November 15, 1868

German-French banker and the youngest child of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, James Mayer de Rothschild. He took over the reins of his family banking firm after the death of his brother Nathan and headed the French Rothschild banking family. The Légion d'honneur winner later also invested in a vineyard.

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Jérôme Kerviel
(Trader, Banker)
Jérôme Kerviel
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Birthdate: January 11, 1977
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cairo
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Jean-Claude Trichet
(Economist, Banker)
Jean-Claude Trichet
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Birthdate: December 20, 1942
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lyon

Jean-Claude Trichet is a French economist. He was the president of the European Central Bank from 2003 to 2011. Previously, he had been the governor of the Bank of France from 1993 to 2003 under the presidencies of François Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac. A much-decorated personality, he is a Commander of the Legion of Honor.  

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Jacques Delors
(Economist, Politician, Banker, Trade unionist)
Jacques Delors
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Birthdate: July 20, 1925
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Paris

Born to a Banque de France employee, Jacques Delors followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the bank later. Educated at the Sorbonne, he became a Socialist Party member. The former French finance minister has also served as president of the European Commission and supported the formation of the euro.

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Guy de Rothschild
(Banker)
Guy de Rothschild
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Birthdate: May 21, 1909
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: June 12, 2007
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Ariane de Rothschild
(Banker)
Ariane de Rothschild
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Birthdate: November 14, 1965
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Salvador, El Salvador
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Élie de Rothschild
(Banker)
Élie de Rothschild
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Birthdate: May 29, 1917
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: August 6, 2007
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Albert Kahn (Banker)
Albert Kahn (Banker)
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Birthdate: March 3, 1860
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Marmoutier
Died: November 14, 1940
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Michel David-Weill
(Banker)
Michel David-Weill
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Birthdate: November 23, 1932
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Paris, France
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Jacques Laffitte
(French banker)
Jacques Laffitte
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Birthdate: October 24, 1767
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bayonne, France
Died: May 26, 1844
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Casimir Pierre Périer
(Former Prime Minister of France (1931 - 1932) and Banker)
Casimir Pierre Périer
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Birthdate: October 11, 1777
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Grenoble, France
Died: May 16, 1832

Casimir Pierre Périer was a prominent French banker, mine owner, and politician. As a highly successful businessman, he made major contributions to the economic development of France in the initial phases of industrialization. In politics, he led the liberal-conservative Resistance Party in support of the monarchy. He became the minister of interior in 1831. Sadly, he died the following year.   

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Jacques-Andre Istel
(Skydiver)
Jacques-Andre Istel
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Birthdate: 1929 AD
Birthplace: France
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Achille Fould
(Financier)
Achille Fould
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Birthdate: November 17, 1800
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: October 5, 1867
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Samuel Bernard
(Financier)
Samuel Bernard
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Birthdate: October 29, 1651
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: France
Died: January 18, 1739
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François Cabarrus
(French Spanish Adventurer and Financier)
François Cabarrus
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Birthdate: November 15, 1752
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bayonne, France
Died: April 27, 1810