The BANKER Who Changed The RULES Of RELIGION
History Meets Finance
Jakob Fugger was the richest banker in history, a man so powerful that kings and popes depended on his wealth. He didn’t just make money—he rewrote the rules of finance and shaped European history in ways few people realize. From financing emperors to legalizing interest on loans, Fugger’s influence went beyond business—he funded wars, controlled the Church’s finances, and helped spark the Reformation by bankrolling the sale of indulgences. His financial empire introduced early banking practices that paved the way for modern capitalism. So how did one banker rule Europe without ever wearing a crown? And how did his medieval banking system influence the way we handle money today? Let’s uncover the forgotten story of Jakob Fugger, the banker who changed history.