Mansa Musa, the 14th-century king of the Mali Empire, is often regarded as the richest person in history. With an estimated fortune of $131bn (£99bn), he is the wealthiest man in modern history. Mansa ...

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Mansa Musa was an African Emperor in the 14th century who ruled over the West African Empire, Mali. As an Emperor, Musa grew the Mali empire by expanding its territory all the way from the Atlantic ...

But, according to the internet (and we all know the internet is never wrong) there was someone even richer: a Malian gentleman, Mansa Musa the Ninth, or King Musa IX. Don't miss the latest investment ...

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