Mansa Musa, 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is frequently cited by historians as the wealthiest individual in recorded history, a reputation cemented by his lavish 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca.
Record no. MRB-2026-006662
Mansa Musa, Wealthiest Individual in History
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