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Jacob Fugger


 

Jacob Fugger, nicknamed "the Rich" (6 March 1459 in Augsburg, Holy Roman Empire30 December 1525 in Augsburg), was a banker and a member of the Fugger family. A trader like his brothers, he learned double-entry bookkeeping (keeping track of both credits and debits) in the Adriatic Port of Venice. He was well-known throughout Europe, and used his eventual fortune to loan money to its rulers.

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6 March - 1459 - Augsburg - Holy Roman Empire - 30 December - 1525 - Banker - Fugger

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