Barbara Fugger

Barbara Fugger (née Bäsinger; 1419 – 23 July 1497) was a German businessperson and banker.

Barbara Bäsinger was born to a wealthy family in Augsburg, Germany.

In 1441, she married textile merchant Jakob Fugger the Elder.

She had eleven children with him before he died, including Ulrich, Georg and Jakob Fugger.

She successfully managed the family business and eventually traded internationally in linen and wool.