“Unmasking the Masters of Greed: Meet the 14 People Who Took Avarice to Unthinkable Heights!”

"Unmasking the Masters of Greed: Meet the 14 People Who Took Avarice to Unthinkable Heights!"

Despite his later philanthropic efforts, Rockefeller’s greed for control and wealth had long-lasting consequences. The aggressive tactics of Standard Oil laid the foundation for how modern corporations operate, and his fortune still influences the U.S. economy through the many philanthropic organizations that bear his name.

2. Mansa Musa (1280 – 1337)

Catalan Atlas BNF Sheet 6 Western Sahara. Mansa MusaCatalan Atlas BNF Sheet 6 Western Sahara. Mansa Musa
Photo Credit: Abraham Cresques – Public Domain/Wiki Commons.

Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, is often considered the wealthiest individual in history. His greed for gold and territorial expansion made him legendary. While his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 is perhaps the most famous aspect of his reign, it’s the staggering amount of gold he brought with him that caught everyone’s attention.

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