(1816-1890) German-born US financier, who became the Rothschilds’ exclusive representative in the US when he established a private bank in New York 1837. Belmont was a leading member of New York City society’s most exclusive clique (the “400”) and was instrumental in financing the costs of the Mexican War (1846–48).
Belmont became a naturalized American citizen 1844. An active Democrat, he supported the presidential candidacy of Stephen Douglas 1860 but remained a strong Unionist after President Abraham Lincoln's election. He served as the Democratic National Chairman 1872.
1. City in California (USA); zip code 94002.
2. City in North Carolina (USA); zip code 28012.
3. City in West Virginia (USA).
4. Town in Mississippi (USA); zip code 38827.
5. Unincorporated community in Massachusetts (USA).
6. Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania (USA).
7. Village in New York (USA); zip code 14813.
8. Village in Ohio (USA); zip code 43718.
9. Village in Wisconsin (USA); zip code 53510.