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who is the richest of all time

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Determining the "richest of all time" can vary depending on how wealth is measured (inflation-adjusted, asset value, etc.) and the historical context. Some of the individuals often mentioned in discussions about the richest people in history include:

1. **Mansa Musa** (c. 1280 – c. 1337): The Emperor of the Mali Empire, he is often cited as one of the wealthiest people ever due to the vast resources of gold in his empire.

2. **John D. Rockefeller** (1839–1937): The American oil industry magnate is frequently regarded as the richest modern person, with an estimated net worth (adjusted for inflation) of over $400 billion.

3. **Andrew Carnegie** (1835–1919): Another American industrialist, Carnegie made his fortune in the steel industry and had a substantial net worth adjusted for inflation.

4. **Augustus Caesar** (63 BC – AD 14): The first Roman emperor is said to have controlled a wealth equivalent to a significant portion of the Roman economy.

While there may be varying opinions on this subject, Mansa Musa and John D. Rockefeller are two of the most commonly cited figures in discussions of historical wealth.