| Full Name |
Andrew Carnegie |
| Date of Birth |
25 November 1835 |
| Place of Birth |
Dunfermline, Scotland |
| Date of Death |
11 August 1919 |
| Place of Death |
Lenox, Massachusetts, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Scottish, British, American |
| Education |
Self-educated; briefly attended a school in Scotland. |
| Profession |
Industrialist, Philanthropist |
| Years of Activity |
Mid-19th century - early 20th century |
| Brief Information |
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was one of the wealthiest Americans in history and later dedicated much of his fortune to philanthropic endeavors, particularly the establishment of libraries and educational institutions. His business practices and philanthropic efforts significantly shaped American industrialism and society. |