Jakob Fugger
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Summary
Jakob Fugger was born on March 6, 1459[1], in Augsburg[2]. He died on December 30, 1525[3], in Augsburg[4]. He worked as a banker[5], merchant[6], and entrepreneur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,225 views/month, #6,840 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Fugger Chapel[9]
- Father: Jakob Fugger the Elder[10]
- Mother: Barbara Fugger[11]
- Spouse: Sibylle Fugger[12]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[13]
- Religion or worldview: Latin Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family: Fugger von der Lilie[16]
- Commons category: Jacob Fugger[17]
- Family name: Fugger[18]
- Given name: Jakob[19], Jacob[20], Jacobus[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jacob Fugger[22]
- Commons gallery: Jacob Fugger[23]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Jakob Fugger the Rich[24]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25], Dresdner Hefte[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Name in native language: Jakob Fugger[28]
- Owner of: Feast of the Rosary[29]
- Net worth: 2,132,261 guilder[30]
- Sibling: Georg Fugger[31], Ulrich Fugger the Elder[32], Marcus Fugger[33], Barbara Fugger[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jakob Fugger include Fuggerei[35], a cultural heritage ensemble[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1521[38].
Why It Matters
Jakob Fugger has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Fuggerei[35], a cultural heritage ensemble[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1521[38].
FAQs
Where was Jakob Fugger born?
Jakob Fugger's place of birth was Augsburg[2].
Where did Jakob Fugger die?
Jakob Fugger passed away in Augsburg[4].
Who were Jakob Fugger's parents?
Jakob Fugger's father was Jakob Fugger the Elder[10]. Jakob Fugger's mother was Barbara Fugger[11].
Who was Jakob Fugger married to?
Jakob Fugger's spouses include Sibylle Fugger[12].
What did Jakob Fugger do for work?
Jakob Fugger worked as a banker[5], merchant[6], and entrepreneur[7].