How was Mendelssohn's family's wealth generated?
Through the Berlin textile industry
Inheritance from a wealthy uncle
Lottery win
He found a treasure chest
Answer
Mendelssohn was born into a rich family that had made its money in the Berlin textile industry. His father was a successful banker and his mother was a daughter of a wealthy textile manufacturer. The Mendelssohn family was one of the wealthiest families in Berlin and was able to provide Mendelssohn with a good education and opportunities to travel and study.
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