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Mansa Musa
Ruler of Mali from c. 1312 to c. 1337
| Musa I | |
|---|---|
Depiction of Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, from the 1375 Catalan Atlas. Mansa musa biography summary organizerThe label reads: This Black Lord is called Musse Melly and is the sovereign of the land of the black people of Gineva (Ghana). This king is the richest and noblest of all these lands due to the abundance of gold that is extracted from his lands.[1] | |
| Reign | c. 1312 – c. 1337 ( 25 years) |
| Predecessor | Muhammad[2] |
| Successor | Magha |
| Born | 1280 Mali Empire |
| Died | c. 1337 (aged c.
57) |
| Spouse | Inari Konte |
| House | Keita dynasty |
| Religion | IslamMaliki |
Mansa Musa[a] (reigned c. 1312 – c. 1337[b]) was the ninth[5]Mansa of the Mali Empire, which reached its territorial peak during his reign.
Musa's reign is often regarded as the zenith of Mali's power and prestige, although he features comparatively le