Arthur de Rothschild


Baron Arthur de Rothschild and Charlotte de Rothschild . Being born in France of British parents he was English citizen but obtain the French nationality in 1872. He was a prominent philatelist and published a book on the subject. He also collected rare tapestries He was also interested in yachting and provided prize money for the America's Cup. He died of heart failure in his armchair in Monte Carlo at the age of 53.
After his death important paintings were given to the Museum du Louvre and a large collection of anciens rings to the Musée de Cluny.