German Banking Families - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the Fuggerei, a unique gated community established by Jakob Fugger in the 16th century, where rent is extremely low but residents must meet specific criteria. It explores Fugger's immense wealth, gained through mining and banking, and his influence in European politics. The Belser family's involvement in the New World and their eventual downfall, along with other banking families like the Medici and Peruzzi, due to financial overextension, are also covered.

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