kirschhistory08 - Andrew Carnegie

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ASHES CARPENTER-SAVANNAH PURVIS-JOCELYNE HAVIS-PAIGE OCHMAN- KHADEEJAH AUSTIN, LEO REDA,

Andrew Carnegie was born November 25, 1835 in Dunfermline, Scotland.
He came to the U.S on the Wiscasset arriving in New York from Glasgow, 14 August 1848.
Donated Money
His invention was the American Steel Industry.
Earned most of his money from the steel industry
Died August 11, 1919 in Lenox, Massachusetts
Donated millions to charities and in general the city of Pittsburgh
This man is still worth 298.3 billion dollars in 2007 according to wealthy historical figures2008
One of the wealthiest buisnessmen in America
He is one of the most famous captains of industry of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Carnegie gave away most of his money to establish many libraries, schools, and universities in America, the United Kingdom and other countries.
He was an immigrant as a child with his parents.
During his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over $350 million.
by 1911 Carnegie had given away 90% of his fortune