Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist (1835–1919)
Andrew Carnegie was born on November 25, 1835 in Dunfermline and died on August 11, 1919 in Lenox, aged 83. Recorded occupations: philanthropist, business magnate, economist, industrialist, merchant and entrepreneur. Country of citizenship: United States and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Positions held include rector. Associated movements: philanthropy and non-interventionism. Notable works include “The Gospel of Wealth”. Honours include Library Hall of Fame, Bessemer Gold Medal, Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and American Library Association Honorary Membership. Member of American Philosophical Society.
- Born
- November 25, 1835 · Dunfermline
- Died
- August 11, 1919 · Lenox
- Age at death
- 83
- Citizenship
- United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- philanthropist, business magnate, economist, industrialist, merchant, entrepreneur
- Positions held
- rector
- Movements
- philanthropy, non-interventionism
- Notable works
- The Gospel of Wealth
- Honours
- Library Hall of Fame, Bessemer Gold Medal, Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, American Library Association Honorary Membership
- Wikipedia editions
- 79 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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