Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist. Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and became one of the richest Americans in history. He became a leading philanthropist in... Wikipedia
Born: November 25, 1835, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Died: August 11, 1919 (age 83 years), Lenox, MA
Organizations founded: Carnegie Steel Company, Carnegie Mellon University, Carnegie Hall, and more
Spouse: Louise Whitfield Carnegie (m. 1887–1919)
Grandchildren: Margaret Morrison Miller, Roswell Miller III, Louise Carnegie Miller, and more
Children: Margaret Carnegie Miller
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Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American businessman. He ran U.S. Steel, a major steel making corporation.