Mansa Musa
c. 1280–c. 1337
Ruler of Mali whose gold-rich pilgrimage to Mecca made him legendary for his wealth.
Mansa Musa (c. 1280–c. 1337) was an emperor, born in Mali Empire.
- Known as
- Emperor
- Category
- Leaders & Baddies
- Born
- c. 1280, Mali Empire
- Died
- c. 1337
Alive at the same time as Mansa Musa
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Portrait: Cresques Abraham, Public domain.
