: The dynasty began with Mayer Amschel in Frankfurt's Jewish quarter. He established a successful financial services business and a reputation for trustworthiness.

: The family's coat of arms—a fist holding five arrows—symbolizes the unity and cooperation between the five houses, which allowed them to become the world's largest bank in the 19th century. Financial and Political Impact

: Mayer's five sons expanded the business into a multinational network across five major European cities: Frankfurt : Amschel Mayer Rothschild London : Nathan Mayer Rothschild (N M Rothschild & Sons) Paris : James Mayer de Rothschild (de Rothschild Frères) Vienna : Salomon Mayer von Rothschild Naples : Carl Mayer von Rothschild