Jakob Fugger

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1. When was Jakob Fugger born?March 6, 1459
2. When did Jakob Fugger die?December 30, 1525 (age 66)
3. Where was Jakob Fugger born?Augsburg, Free Imperial City (Holy Roman Empire)
4. What is the estimated net worth (2015 USD)?Approximately $400 billion, representing about 2% of Europe's GDP during his lifetime
5. Who was Jakob Fugger?Jakob Fugger was a super‑rich banker from Augsburg who became one of the most powerful financiers in 16th‑century Europe.
6. How did Jakob Fugger make so much money?He grew his family’s textile trade into banking, mining, and international trade, especially mining silver, copper, and quicksilver.

Free Imperial City: A city within the Holy Roman Empire that was directly subordinate to the emperor, not to a local lord.
House of Habsburg: A prominent royal dynasty that ruled over vast territories in Europe for centuries, including the Holy Roman Empire.
Renaissance: A period in European history (roughly 14th-16th centuries) marked by a revival of classical art, architecture, and learning.
Secular Building: A building intended for non-religious purposes, such as a residence, palace, or town hall.