Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild, of the renowned Rothschild banking dynasty, has died at 87. Rothschild began his career in the family bank, NM Rothschild & Sons, in 1963, before breaking away to start businesses and charitable organisations. His family paid tribute to him in a statement on Monday. “Our father Jacob was a towering presence in many people’s lives, a superbly accomplished financier, a champion of the arts and culture, a devoted public servant, a passionate supporter of charitable causes in Israel and Jewish culture, a keen environmentalist and much-loved friend, fa…