Record No.
MRB-2026-006662
Mansa Musa, Wealthiest Individual in History
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Mansa Musa
Mali
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Mali
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ML )
Achievement Date
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Record Description
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.
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