What did Mendelssohn's family establish?
The Mendelssohn & Co. banking house
A publishing company
A chain of restaurants
A music academy
Answer
The Mendelssohn & Co. banking house was established by Mendelssohn's father, Abraham, in 1769. The bank was based in Hamburg, Germany, and was one of the most successful banking houses in Europe. The Mendelssohn family were active in banking for over two centuries, and the bank played a significant role in the development of the German economy.
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