Emperor Mansa Musa I, an African King from the late
13th century, has been named the richest person who ever lived.
Mansa Musa I was the ruler of the Mali Empire, which
included Timbuktu, Ghana and Mali. The Emperor was worth $400 billion. He was
the 10th Mansa, or Ruler, of the Malian empire.
Mansa Musa I gained his wealth through Mali’s supply of
salt and gold, which was the main source for most of the world during that time.
He educated his countries during his rule, which helped them to maintain
sufficiency beyond his years. Scholars were attracted to Mali, which was
established as a global symbol of power and the birthplace of Sudano-Sahelian
architecture.
Unfortunately, after two generations of the Malian empire
through war and army invasions, the fortune was depleted. As part of his legacy,
the mosque and university built during his reign is still in place in
Timbuktu.
Emperor Mansa Musa I was said to have died in 1331, but some
accounts have him alive as late as 1337.
To learn more about Emperor Mansa Musa I, view the
following 3:00 minute video: The Richest Human
Being In All Of History!
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