https://freerepublic.com/tag/mansamusa/ en-us Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:17:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384668/posts Yes, Elon Musk is richer than Mansa Musa by modern measurable standards. Current Wealth Figures Elon Musk (as of mid-2026): His net worth is estimated at around $1.2 trillion (Bloomberg, Forbes), driven largely by stakes in Tesla and SpaceX (which went public via IPO, pushing him past the trillion-dollar mark). This makes him the first confirmed trillionaire in modern records. Mansa Musa (r. ~1312–1337): Popular estimates put his wealth at roughly $400 billion (sometimes $300–500 billion) in today's dollars, based on his empire's control of gold and salt trade, and accounts of his lavish 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca that caused... Grok https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4384668/posts#comment Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:17:18 GMT