He had a long and prosperous life, and during his era the bank, Hottinger & Cie, accomplished many achievements.

Like his grandfather and his father, at the age of 20 he prepared for his first great voyage bound for England, where he would study finance at Oxford University.

His journeys did not stop there, he would go on a prolonged tour around Europe, by traveling to Lithuania and Russia.

Under his direction, Hottinger & Cie participated in the creation of Banque de l'Union Parisienne, which then merged with the Crédit du Nord.

He was succeeded by his oldest son Baron Rodolphe Hottinguer (1902-1985).