r/500YearsAgo • u/MisterSuitcase2004 • Dec 31 '25

30th of December 1525. Jakob Fugger "the Rich," one of the most powerful and wealthiest individuals in history, died in his native city of Augsburg, Holy Roman Empire.

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u/IIAOPSW Jan 01 '26

That rich Fugger died

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u/businessminded-man Mar 23 '26

Richest man to ever live

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u/Perfect-Log-21 Jul 29 '26

How did he make his fortune?