Andrew Carnegie date of birth:
November 25, 1835
How old was Andrew Carnegie when died?
83
Where was Andrew Carnegie born?
Dunfermline, Scotland
When did Andrew Carnegie die?
August 11, 1919
Where did Andrew Carnegie die?
Lenox, Massachusetts
What religion is Andrew Carnegie?
Deist
What is Andrew Carnegie's ethnicity?
White
What is Andrew Carnegie nationality?
British
What is Andrew Carnegie's occupation?
Business magnate, Philanthropist
Andrew Carnegie claim to fame:
The Gospel of Wealth
Short Biography
Andrew Carnegie (/kɑrˈneɪɡi/ kar-NAY-gee, but commonly /ˈkɑrnɨɡi/ KAR-nə-gee or /kɑrˈnɛɡi/ kar-NEG-ee; November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He built a leadership role as a philanthropist for the United States and the British Empire. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away to charities, foundations, and universities about $350 million (in 2015, $13.7 billion) – almost 90 percent of his fortune. His 1889 article proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and it stimulated a wave of philanthropy.