198. Who was the Richest Person in History? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
Mansa Musa - The Richest Person Ever
Mansa Musa lived around 700 years ago, in the 14th century. He was the ruler or sultan of the Mali Empire in West Africa. His ownership of half of the world's gold as well as highly valuable salt and ivory were key parts of his wealth. It is difficult to estimate the wealth of a person from the past. Historians suggest that today, Mansa Musa would be worth between 400 and 500 billion dollars.
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