Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who was born on November 25, 1835 in Dunfermline, Scotland. He is best known for his role in transforming the American steel industry into an international powerhouse. He was also a major philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to various causes throughout his lifetime.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $372 billion (2024)
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About
Steel industry mogul and philanthropist who turned the American steel industry into an international force.
Before Fame
He worked as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory and as a telegraph messenger boy.
Trivia
He was ruthless, but also incredibly philanthropic, writing an article, The Gospel of Wealth, in 1889 that urged his fellow businessmen to use their wealth to advance and improve society.
Family Life
He married Louise Whitfield and together they had a child in 1897.
Associated With
He was often regarded as the second richest man next to John D. Rockefeller.