Jakob Fugger

bishop of Constance (1567-1626)
Person human Q1679042
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Jakob Fugger

Summary

Jakob Fugger is a human[1]. He was born in Meersburg[2]. He was born on October 18, 1567[3]. He passed away in Meersburg[4]. He died on January 14, 1626[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jakob Fugger was born in Meersburg[2].
  • Jakob Fugger passed away in Meersburg[4].
  • Jakob Fugger was born on October 18, 1567[3].
  • Jakob Fugger died on January 14, 1626[5].
  • Jakob Fugger's father was Hans Fugger[9].
  • Jakob Fugger held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[10].
  • Jakob Fugger's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Jakob Fugger worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Jakob Fugger held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Constance[11].
  • Jakob Fugger held the position of bishop[12].
  • Jakob Fugger's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Jakob Fugger's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].
  • Jakob Fugger is recorded as male[15].
  • Jakob Fugger's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jakob Fugger's Commons category is recorded as Jakob Fugger (bishop)[17].
  • Jakob Fugger's family name is recorded as Fugger[18].
  • Jakob Fugger's given name is recorded as Jakob[19].
  • Jakob Fugger's given name is recorded as Iacobus[20].
  • Jakob Fugger's consecrator is recorded as Giovanni della Torre[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Meersburg[2], Jakob Fugger… he was born on October 18, 1567[3]. His father was Hans Fugger[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Constance[11], a historical episcopal title[22], in Holy Roman Empire[23], founded in 0585[24] and bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[25].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[13], a Christian denomination[26], in Vatican City[27], founded in 0001[28], headquartered in Vatican City[29] and Catholicism[14], a Christian denominational family[30], founded in 1054[31].

Death and Burial

Jakob Fugger died on January 14, 1626[5]. He passed away in Meersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Jakob Fugger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Jakob Fugger born?

Jakob Fugger's place of birth was Meersburg[2].

Where did Jakob Fugger die?

Jakob Fugger passed away in Meersburg[4].

Who were Jakob Fugger's parents?

Jakob Fugger's father was Hans Fugger[9].

What did Jakob Fugger do for work?

Jakob Fugger worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Family name Fugger
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Father Hans Fugger
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