Mansa Musa
14th-century emperor (mansa) of the Mali Empire
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Summary
Mansa Musa was born on 1280[1] in Mali Empire[2]. He died on January 1, 1337[3]. He worked as a Mansa[4]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33,474 views/month, #2,181 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1280[6]
- Spouse: Inari Kunate[7]
- Child: Maghan[8]
- Country of citizenship: Mali Empire[9]
- Position held: Mansa[10]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family: Keita dynasty[13]
- Noble title: Mansa[14]
- Commons category: Mansa Musa[15]
- Honorific prefix: Mansa[16], Hajji[17]
- Given name: Musa[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[19]
- Replaces: Mohammed ibn Gao[20]
- Replaced by: Maghan[21]
- Birth name: Kankou Moussa[22]
- Name in native language: مانسا موسى[23]
- Sibling: Suleyman[24]
Why It Matters
Mansa Musa has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Mansa Musa born?
Mansa Musa's place of birth was Mali Empire[2].
Who was Mansa Musa married to?
Mansa Musa's spouses include Inari Kunate[7].
What did Mansa Musa do for work?
Mansa Musa worked as a Mansa[4].