Musa I of Mali: The Real Life King Midas
Musa I (c. 1280 – c. 1337), or Mansa Musa , was the tenth Mansa (which translates to "sultan", "conqueror" or "emperor") of the Mali Empire, an Islamic West African state. He has been described as the wealthiest individual of the Middle Ages. Born: c. 1280; Mali Empire Reign: c.1312– c.1337 (c. 25 years)