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#250 Jacob Fugger (The Richest Man Who Ever Lived)

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From Textiles to Banking: The Rise of a Financial Innovator

This chapter delves into the life of Jacob Fugger, highlighting his innovative bookkeeping strategies that propelled him from a textile trader to a major banker in the 1500s. It examines his strategic relationships with Europe's elite and how he leveraged financial acumen to navigate the political landscape and create a powerful information network.

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