Title: Andrew Carnegie: The railroad and steel magnate who played his more imperative role as a Philanthropist
Headings: Andrew Carnegie: The railroad and steel magnate who played his more imperative role as a Philanthropist
Andrew Carnegie: The railroad and steel magnate who played his more imperative role as a Philanthropist
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Andrew Carnegie: The railroad and steel magnate who played his more imperative role as a Philanthropist
Feb 22, 2017 Ian Harvey
The wildly successful 19 th -century industrialist Andrew Carnegie once said, “Surplus wealth is a sacred trust which its possessor is bound to administer in his lifetime for the good of the community.” After making his name and fortune in steel production, Carnegie acted upon his belief that his wealth should be used to improve the world around him. His legacy as a philanthropist includes funding the creation of libraries, schools, and various organizations. However, Carnegie’s beginnings were humble, and years of hard work and dedication reserved him a place on the top. Andrew Carnegie, American businessman, and philanthropist
Andrew Carnegie was born on November 25th, 1835 in Dunfermline, Scotland. His father William was a weaver, and his mother Margaret worked various jobs to help support the family during hard times. In 1848, the family borrowed money from Carnegie’s uncle, George Lauder, Sr. to immigrate to the United States in search for a better life.