Johann Jakob Fugger

German banker and merchant (1516-1575)
Person human Q1658269
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Johann Jakob Fugger

Summary

Johann Jakob Fugger is a human[1]. He was born in Augsburg[2]. He was born on December 23, 1516[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on July 14, 1575[5]. He worked as a merchant[6], politician[7], banker[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Augsburg[2], Johann Jakob Fugger…
  • Johann Jakob Fugger died in Munich[4].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger was born on December 23, 1516[3].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger died on July 14, 1575[5].
  • Burial took place at Augsburg[11].
  • Burial took place at St. Ulrich's and St. Afra's Abbey[12].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger is buried at Georgskapelle[13].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger's father was Raymund Fugger[14].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger's mother was Katharina Thurzo von Bethlenfalva[15].
  • Among Johann Jakob Fugger's spouses was Ursula Fugger[16].
  • Among Johann Jakob Fugger's spouses was Sidonia Fugger[17].
  • A child of Johann Jakob Fugger was Sigmund Fugger von Kirchberg und Weißenhorn[18].
  • A child of Johann Jakob Fugger was Karl Fugger[19].
  • A child of Johann Jakob Fugger was Alexander Secundus Fugger[20].
  • A child of Johann Jakob Fugger was Victor Fugger[21].
  • A child of Johann Jakob Fugger was Maximilian Fugger[22].
  • A child of Johann Jakob Fugger was Ferdinand Fugger[23].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger's professions included merchant[6].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger's professions included politician[7].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger worked as a banker[8].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger's professions included historian[9].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger held the position of mayor[24].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger is recorded as male[25].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Johann Jakob Fugger's family is recorded as Fugger von der Lilie[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Jakob Fugger's place of birth was Augsburg[2]. He was born on December 23, 1516[3]. His father was Raymund Fugger[14]. His mother was Katharina Thurzo von Bethlenfalva[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[6], politician[7], banker[8], and historian[9]. Johann Jakob Fugger held the position of mayor[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ursula Fugger[16], 1522–1554[28] and Sidonia Fugger[17], 1537–1573[29]. Children include Sigmund Fugger von Kirchberg und Weißenhorn[18], a Catholic priest[30], 1542–1600[31], of Germany[32]; Karl Fugger[19], a military personnel[33], 1543–1580[34]; Alexander Secundus Fugger[20], a cathedral provost[35], 1546–1612[36]; Victor Fugger[21], a cathedral provost[37], 1547–1586[38]; Maximilian Fugger[22], 1550–1588[39]; and Ferdinand Fugger[23], a military personnel[40], 1552–1580[41], of Germany[42].

Death and Burial

Johann Jakob Fugger died on July 14, 1575[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. Recorded place of burial include Augsburg[11], St. Ulrich's and St. Afra's Abbey[12], and Georgskapelle[13].

Why It Matters

Johann Jakob Fugger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Johann Jakob Fugger born?

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

Where did Johann Jakob Fugger die?

Johann Jakob Fugger died in Munich[4].

Who were Johann Jakob Fugger's parents?

Johann Jakob Fugger's father was Raymund Fugger[14]. Johann Jakob Fugger's mother was Katharina Thurzo von Bethlenfalva[15].

Who was Johann Jakob Fugger married to?

Johann Jakob Fugger's spouses include Ursula Fugger[16] and Sidonia Fugger[17].

What did Johann Jakob Fugger do for work?

Johann Jakob Fugger worked as merchant[6], politician[7], banker[8], and historian[9].

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  24. [3] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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