Money The richest person who ever lived had unimaginable wealth. Inside the world’s wealthiest. March 30, 2023Clare Mulroy, USA TODAYComments Off on The richest person who ever lived had unimaginable wealth. Inside the world’s wealthiest. The richest person ever is believed to be African emperor Mansa Musa. His wealth today would be $400 billion. Elon Musk is the richest person alive.