Bethmanns and Rothschilds

The House of Bethmann and the House of Rothschild were the two banking dynasties of Frankfurt am Main. For several decades their affairs were closely intertwined while involved in a rivalry. On occasion they would cooperate—as business partners but also, not least thanks to the pro-emancipation outlook of , with the shared goal of enfranchising the Jews of Frankfurt.

Bethmanns and Rothschilds

The House of Bethmann and the House of Rothschild were the two banking dynasties of Frankfurt am Main. For several decades their affairs were closely intertwined while involved in a rivalry. On occasion they would cooperate—as business partners but also, not least thanks to the pro-emancipation outlook of , with the shared goal of enfranchising the Jews of Frankfurt.