Jacob Rothschild
Banker listed in Epstein's black book; deceased
Also known as: 4th Baron Rothschild
British banker and member of the Rothschild family who appeared in Epstein's black book. Died in 2024. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein were made.
Jacob Rothschild appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild (1936-2024), was a British banker and member of the prominent Rothschild banking family. He served as Chairman of RIT Capital Partners, a publicly listed investment trust on the London Stock Exchange. Through RIT Capital Partners, he was involved in significant financial transactions, including the acquisition of a 37% stake in Rockefeller & Co. from Société Générale in 2008. He died in February 2024.
Jacob Rothschild was a figure of considerable influence in international finance and philanthropy. His name appears in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with four phone numbers. Documentary evidence from the Epstein case files shows that Epstein had indirect communications regarding Jacob Rothschild, primarily mediated through Ariane de Rothschild (of the French branch of the Rothschild family), in connection with business matters involving Rockefeller & Co. and other financial dealings in 2015-2016.
No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein have been made against Jacob Rothschild in the available documentary evidence. His appearances in the case files relate entirely to financial and business discussions.
Epstein Connection
Jacob Rothschild's connection to the Epstein case is documented primarily through his listing in Epstein's black book (with 4 phone numbers) and through email communications in which he is referenced as a party to business discussions. Ariane de Rothschild served as an intermediary, relaying messages between Epstein and Jacob Rothschild regarding the Rockefeller & Co. deal structure and other financial matters in 2015-2016. Epstein instructed Ariane to 'also copy Jacob' in correspondence and asked her to 'ask Jacob for the rockefeller numbers and deal structure.' However, when Boris Nikolic asked Epstein in August 2016 whether he knew Jacob Rothschild, Epstein replied 'No,' contradicting the documented communications that show indirect engagement through Ariane.
Key Allegations(7)
Jacob Rothschild was listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book with 4 phone numbers.
documentedJeffrey Epstein communicated about Jacob Rothschild through Ariane de Rothschild, including regarding Rockefeller & Co. deal structure and financial numbers.
documentedEpstein instructed Ariane de Rothschild to copy Jacob on communications in February 2016.
documentedWhen asked by Boris Nikolic in August 2016 whether he knew Jacob Rothschild, Epstein replied 'No.'
documentedRIT Capital Partners, chaired by Jacob Rothschild, acquired Société Générale's stake in Rockefeller & Co., a transaction described as having been 'quietly midwifed' by Reuben Jeffery III.
documentedA proposed ownership structure discussed in Epstein-related emails envisioned '20% Rockefeller family, 20% (non voting) Jacob, rest us.'
documentedJacob Rothschild filed a court action against 'Roth&co' in the UK, with potential plans to do the same in the US, as discussed in communications involving Epstein.
documentedLegal Status
Jacob Rothschild appears in Epstein's black book and is referenced in multiple email communications from the Epstein case files. No criminal charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been documented.
Notable Statements(6)
“also copy jacob”
“Speaking with Jacob... Says number for Rockefeller should start with a 2... Humm..”
“ask Jacob for the rockefeller numbers and deal struc”
“rockefeller , a jacob ploy, no more no less”
“initial idea would be 20%Rockefeller family,20% ( non voting) Jacob , r=st us”
“do you know Jacob Rothschild?”
Contradictions(1)
When asked by Boris Nikolic in August 2016 whether he knew Jacob Rothschild, Jeffrey Epstein replied 'No.'
Multiple emails from December 2015 through June 2016 show Epstein communicating about Jacob Rothschild through Ariane de Rothschild, including instructing her to 'also copy Jacob,' asking her to 'ask Jacob for the rockefeller numbers and deal structure,' relaying Jacob's views on financial figures, and discussing a proposed ownership structure involving Jacob. This contradicts Epstein's claim of not knowing Jacob Rothschild.
Key Relationships(4)
Epstein communicated about Jacob Rothschild through Ariane de Rothschild, discussing Rockefeller & Co. deal structure, ownership percentages, and financial figures. Epstein was listed in black book. Despite this, Epstein denied knowing Jacob Rothschild to Boris Nikolic in August 2016.
An email from Aron Balas to Jacob Rothschild, copied to Francesco Goedhuis, references a scheduled meeting with Jes Staley at Barclays Wealth on March 11, 2016.
Jessica de Rothschild appears in 10 shared documents; she is Jacob Rothschild's daughter.
Evelyn de Rothschild appears in 5 shared documents; fellow member of the Rothschild family.
Timeline(10 events)
RIT Capital Partners, chaired by Jacob Rothschild, acquired Société Générale's 37% stake in Rockefeller & Co.
Email from Ariane de Rothschild referencing Jacob in context of consequences of actions by 'David and Eric.'
Epstein emails Ariane de Rothschild: 'ask Jacob for the rockefeller numbers and deal structure.'
Jacob Rothschild emails Ariane de Rothschild, beginning 'Dear Ariane I spoke...' Epstein also emails Ariane the same day.
Ariane de Rothschild relays to Epstein: 'Speaking with Jacob... Says number for Rockefeller should start with a 2... Humm..'
Epstein instructs Ariane de Rothschild to 'also copy Jacob' in email correspondence.
Aron Balas emails Jacob Rothschild (cc Francesco Goedhuis) regarding a meeting with Jes Staley at Barclays Wealth.
Epstein writes to Ariane de Rothschild: 'rockefeller, a jacob ploy, no more no less.'
Boris Nikolic asks Epstein via email: 'do you know Jacob Rothschild?' Epstein replies 'No.'
Jacob Rothschild dies at age 87.
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 4 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Document Mentions
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