Adventure is a part of our life, and it means something different to everyone. While some discover adventure by engaging in adrenaline-pumping activities, others find adventure when they push themselves above their comfort zones.
Today, we will talk about a British adventurer, ecologist, and environmentalist living many people's dream lives. He is David Mayer de Rothschild, a young inspiring personality who is ready to give his best shot to bring positive changes in the world. But did you know David is also a billionaire?
Just like this, there are several interesting facts about him yet to unveil; hence stick with us till the end of this article to know more about him.
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Is A Member Of The Rothschild Family
David was born on 25 August 1978 in London, England. He was welcomed into this world by his mother, Victoria Lou Schott, and his father, Evelyn de Rothschild. Sadly, David Mayer de Rothschild's parents have passed away.
The British adventurer comes from an influential Rothschild family, a wealthy Ashkenazi Jewish banking family. He is the youngest heir to his family's banking fortune, and his middle name 'Mayer' derives from the name of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the Rothschild family banking empire. Besides, David grew up alongside two elder siblings, Anthony de Rothschild and Jessica de Rothschild.
Talking about his educational background, the ecologist received a Bachelor of Science Hons in Computer and Information Sciences degree from Oxford Brookes University in 2000 after leaving Harrow School in 1996. Later, Rothschild attended the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London in 2002 and received an Advanced Diploma in Natural Medicine, ND.
A Polar Explorer And Inventor Of Plastiki
The London native has been an explorer and adventurer from a very young age. He spent more than 100 days traveling across the Arctic from Russia to Canada in 2006, making him one of only 42 people in history to do so and the youngest British person ever to reach both poles. He developed a website Mission Control in 2006 to inform children and youth about his missions and environmental activities. Rothschild's expeditions also inspired him to found the Adventure Ecology organization.
Furthermore, de Rothschild invented the Plastiki, a brand-new sustainable ship to raise awareness of the Pacific Garbage Patch. Time magazine named the Plastiki one of the 2010s 50 best inventions.
Besides, in 2007, de Rothschild conducted a field trip expedition to the Ecuadorian Amazon as a part of Adventure Ecology's ARTiculate series. The team spent time in the Ecuadorian rain forest recording the harm foreign oil companies had brought about by extracting the enormous oil reserves.
Has Worked As An Writer And Producer
The billionaire heir has also worked as a writer and producer. In the entertainment industry, David has five producer credits. Following are the projects in which he has served in the producing role:
- Toxico
- Becoming Bond
- After Antarctica
- Plastiki and the Material of the Future
- Playground
Likewise, in 2007, De Rothschild wrote The Live Earth Global Warming Survival Handbook: 77 Essential Skills to Stop Climate Change-Or Live Through It, alongside an afterword by Kevin Wall. Furthermore, David was the Consultant Editor in 2008 for Earth Matters: An Encyclopedia of Ecology.
The ecologist's other writing credits include The Boy, The Girl & The Tree, and True Green Kids: 100 Things You Can Do to Save the Planet. He is also a Huffington Post contributor, commenting on environmental concerns.
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Has A Massive Net Worth Of $10 Billion
David, a never-ending optimist, has hands-on experience in many fields. Whether producing, writing, or working hard to conserve nature; he gives his best shot in everything he does. Apart from these ventures, many people don't know that Rothschild is also a businessperson.
At age 20, David started his music merchandising business and sold it. Similarly, in 2001, he bought an organic farm in New Zealand of 1,100 acres. Additionally, De Rothschild, in 2016, launched an ecology-focused lifestyle brand, Lost Explorer. He is also the founder of Sculpt the Future, an environmental foundation and Mpact, which focuses on teaching organizations. Furthermore, alongside Plastiki, he also launched a platform for social engagement and story exchange called 'Myoo.'
David Mayer de Rothschild is the founder of the ecology-focused lifestyle brand, Lost Explorer in 2016. Image Source: David Mayer de Rothschild Instagram.
Since the British adventurer has been involved in several things, it is natural for fans to assume that he makes pretty good earnings. And that is true, as David Mayer de Rothschild's net worth is a massive $10 billion. Although most of his fortune primarily comes from his family's banking empire, we can't neglect that the ecologist himself has also worked hard to make a comfortable living.
Just like him, another personality with billionaire status is Blair Parry-Okeden.
His Wife Is An Actress
With so much going on in his life, many people are intrigued to know who is that one person David comes to, at the end of the day, to share all his feelings. Well, the adventurer is happily married to actress Karina Deyko.
David Mayer de Rothschild's wife, Karina, has featured in acting projects like November Criminals, Becoming Bond, and Hitchcock, to name a few. The duo happily resides in the Los Angeles studio complex, inscribed with Venice Beach's history.
Besides, the couple is highly confidential regarding their personal life; as a result, not much has been revealed about their dating timeline and marriage details. However, they share an enduring marriage, and we hope their love will survive all the hardships.
With numerous adventurers, books, and achievements under his belt, David is constantly collaborating, debating, and innovating results for a more sustainable planet and inspiring people and groups to realize their full potential and dream big.
