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David de Stern

1807 – 1877

British banker

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Lived 1807 – 1877 (aged 69–70). David de Stern was a British banker.

David Jacob de Stern, Viscount de Stern (1807 – 19 January 1877) was a German-born British banker and senior partner of the firm of Stern Brothers.

Life and career Stern was born in Frankfurt am Main to the prominent Stern banking family. In 1833, he moved to London and in 1844 was joined by his brother Hermann.

Together, they co-founded Stern Brothers, a financial institution based in London. and he was a director of the Imperial Bank.

In 1869, King Luís I of Portugal conferred the noble title of visconde (viscount) on him in recognition of the work of Stern's bank in floating Portuguese loans.

Marriage and children Stern married Sophia Goldsmid, daughter of Aaron Asher Goldsmid, brother of Sir Isaac Goldsmid. Their son was Sydney Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth, and their daughter Alice Theresa Lucas was a prospective Conservative Party candidate, potentially their first woman MP.

Stern died in 1877 and his wife died in 1900.

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Important facts

Born
1807, Frankfurt
Birth century
Occupation

Family & relationships

Child
Alice Theresa Lucas
Child
Sydney Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth

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People whose lives overlapped David de Stern's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David de Stern?

British banker

When was David de Stern born?

David de Stern was born in 1807 in Frankfurt.

When did David de Stern die?

David de Stern died on 19 January 1877 in London.

What was David de Stern's occupation?

David de Stern was a banker.

What nationality was David de Stern?

David de Stern was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David de Stern

· Wikidata: Q5241479

· DBpedia: David de Stern

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