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Mansa Musa I – Net Worth $400 Billion, an African king from the late 13th century, is considered the richest person to ever lived. Above the noted Sam Walton, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates combined wealth.

Musa Keita I was the tenth Mansa, which translates as "King of Kings" or "Emperor", of the wealthy Mali Empire. At the time of Musa's rise to the throne, the Malian Empire consisted of territory formerly belonging to the Ghana Empire in present-day southern Mauritania and in Melle and the immediate surrounding areas. Musa held many titles, including Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata, and at least a dozen others.

Reign c. 1312–37 (25 years)
Predecessor Abubakari II
Successor Maghan Musa
Spouse Inari Kunate
Issue Maghan Musa
House Keita Dynasty
Father Faga Laye
Born 1280s
Mali
Died c. 1337
Unknown
Religion Islam

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  • These billionaires control a combined $4.317 trillion!
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By Brian Warneron www.celebritynetworth.com

 


 

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