Meet The Richest Person In History

Mansa Musa, often considered one of the richest individuals in history, was the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century. His wealth was derived from the vast resources of the Mali Empire, particularly its control over gold and salt trade routes. Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 is particularly famous, during which he distributed so much gold in Cairo that it reportedly caused inflation. While it's challenging to quantify his wealth accurately, Mansa Musa's legacy as one of the wealthiest historical figures is based on the economic prosperity of the Mali Empire during his rule.