Richest Man in Entire Human History.
Mansa Musa : The Richest Man in History Mansa Musa, the tenth Mansa (king of kings) of the Mali Empire, is widely considered one of the richest men in history. His reign, which began in 1312 and lasted until his death in 1337, was marked by extraordinary achievements, including his famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, which established him as a powerful and wealthy ruler in the eyes of the Islamic world. Early Life and Rise to Power Mansa Musa was born in 1280 in Niani, a city in the western region of present-day Mali. He was a member of the Keita clan, which had been established by his grandfather, Sundiata Keita, who founded the Mali Empire in the 13th century. Mansa Musa inherited the throne from his predecessor, Abu-Bakr II, who had embarked on a fateful expedition to explore the Atlantic Ocean and was never seen again. Mansa Musa quickly established himself as a capable and powerful ruler, expanding the Mali Empire through conquest and diplomacy. He c...