FOULD — FOULD, family of French bankers and politicians. The Fould Oppenheim banking house was founded by BER LEON FOULD (1767–1855) and expanded by his eldest son BENOÎT (Benedict; 1792–1858), who succeeded his father as manager. In 1827 he was made a… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Fould, Achille — ▪ French statesman born Nov. 17, 1800, Paris died Oct. 5, 1867, La Loubière, Fr. influential French statesman during the Second Republic (1848–52) and the Second Empire (1852–70). He combined liberal economic ideas with political… … Universalium
Fould — This interesting name is of Anglo Saxon origin, and can be either a topographical or an occupational surname deriving from the Old English pre 7th Century falod , fald , meaning fold , an enclosure or pen for sheep or cattle, in Middle English… … Surnames reference
Fould, Achille — (1800–67) French financier. A partner in a successful family bank, Fould served as a minister of finance under Louis Napoleon for three periods between 1849 and 1867. He introduced a number of important fiscal reforms, and reorganized the… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Achille Fould — (November 17, 1800 ndash;October 5, 1867) was a French financier and politician. Born in Paris, the son of a successful Jewish banker, he was associated with and afterwards succeeded his father in the management of the business. As early as 1842… … Wikipedia
Rothschild family — House of Rothschild redirects here. For the film, see The House of Rothschild. For the German surname Rothschild , see Rothschild (disambiguation). For one of the investment banks founded by the family, see N M Rothschild Sons. For one of the… … Wikipedia
Rothschild Family — (18–20th century) European bankers and philanthropists. For nearly two centuries, the Rothschilds have formed a financial dynasty without parallel either in Jewish or general history. In the remotest shtetl of the Russian Pale of Settlement,… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Javal family — The Javal family originated in Alsace. They benefited from Napoleon I s policy of openness toward Jews, and in the nineteenth century experienced a remarkable ascent, with family members becoming prominent bankers, industrialists, physicians,… … Wikipedia
POLITICS — Introduction Jewish involvement in national politics in the various countries in which they settled dates from the period of Jewish emancipation at the end of the 18th and the first half of the 19th century. In fact, personalities such as joseph… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Michel (Michael) Heine — (19 April 1819, Bordeaux ndash; 30 January 1890, Paris) was a French banker and businessman. Family Heine emigrated to New Orleans, USA, where he married Marie Amélie von Miltenberg, born 25 May 1832 in New Orleans. Together with his brother… … Wikipedia
