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LIRO (Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co Sarphatistraat)

Dutch Jewish bank

Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. or Liro Bank, originally a Dutch Jewish bank, was seized and used by Nazis for looting Jewish property during the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II. At Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, in Amsterdam, the Germans used the bank's name for a separate branch for looting Jews at the Sarphatistraat.2 It was founded by Alfred Flesche.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Aug 8, 1941Founded1
  • Industrybanking1
  • HeadquartersAmsterdam1

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Exterieur van het gebouw van de bank Lippmann Rosenthal Sarphatistraat
Photo: Anonymous Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co. or Liro Bank, originally a Dutch Jewish bank, was seized and used by Nazis for looting Jewish property during the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II. At Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, in Amsterdam, the Germans used the bank's name for a separate branch for looting Jews at the Sarphatistraat.2

The story

Founded by Alfred Flesche on Aug 8, 1941.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Lippmann, Rosenthal & Co.1

Timeline

  1. Aug 8, 1941Founded Founded1

Sources

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