The Rothschild family is a European banking dynasty originating in Frankfurt, Germany, in the late 18th century. Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744–1812) laid the foundation, establishing a banking business in the Jewish ghetto of Frankfurt. He sent his five sons to major European financial centers London, Paris, Vienna, Naples, and Frankfurt creating a transnational banking network. Their strategic marriages, financial acumen, and innovative practices allowed them to finance governments, fund infra