16th century Court Jew and banker
Rachela Fiszel (fl.1496 – fl.1519), was a Polish banker, primarily living and working in Krakow.[1]
She was theCourt Jew of the King of Poland from 1496 until 1519. She served in this post after the death of her husband, Mojżesz.[2] She was also the banker ofAleksander Jagiellończyk,Kazimierz Jagiellończyk,Jan Olbracht andZygmunt Stary.
Her son in law, Aszer Lemel, was a rabbi.[3]
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