But 14th century African emperor Musa Keita is widely considered richest person in history. • It's impossible to say whether or not Mansa Musa's wealth was exaggerated by his contemporaries.

Under the leadership of Mansa Musa, 1312 - 1337, Mali became famous for its trade in gold and the kingdom became incredibly prosperous. Some historians remember Mansa Musa as the ‘wealthiest man ...

Mansa Musa, emperor of the Mali Empire, is widely regarded as the richest man in history. He was exceptionally wealthy to an extent that historians have struggled to quantify it accurately.

During the 14th century, the emperor of Mali, Mansa Musa, reigned supreme over the landlocked West African country. He became known beyond Africa's borders after assuming power in 1312 and ...