FTP identify this German banking dynasty that dominated Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries.
This family was divided into two lines, those "of the doe" and "of the lily," based on their coat of arms. They were nearly bankrupted when their partnership in the spice trade with Prince Bishop of Brixen floundered, but the secret purchase of Charles the Bold's crown jewels kept them solvent. Founded by a weaver from Augsburg named Hans, they made much of their fortune through mines in Guadalcanal, Neusohl, and Tyrol. Jakob, nicknamed "the Rich," funded Charles V's defeat of Francis I for the title of Holy Roman Emperor, while their influence with the clergy was denounced by Luther. FTP identify this German banking dynasty that dominated Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries.
This family was divided into two lines, those "of the doe" and "of the lily," based on their coat of arms.
Fugger Family