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Birth:
Andrew Carnegie was born on November 25, 1835, in Dunfermline Scotland. -
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Birth to Death
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Coming to America:
In 1848 Carnegie was 13 years old and moved to America with his family. They settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania and Andrew Carnegie worked in a factory for a 1.20 per week! -
Carnegie Steel:
Andrew then worked for Thomas A. Scott as a secretary and telegrapher. Soon he became interested in the iron and steel business and built his own company. -
Family Death:
Carnegie's father dies and he must support and protect his family. -
Working Rails:
Andrew Carnegie was promoted to superintendent while working in the railroad business. -
The Navy:
After death in Andrew Carnegie's family he starts to produce steel armour for navy ships. -
Married:
Carnegie married Louise Whitfield. -
Frick:
Frick was given the honor of the chairman at Carnegie Steel. He was very good at his job but later made a bad decision that killed hundreds of people, his crime was being a murder but he ran from the law. -
A kid:
Carnegie has a child named margaret; he buys a place for that summer. -
Sold:
In 1901 Carnegie sold Carnegie Steel to J.P. Morgan. Carnegie Steel was the first U.S. billion dollar company! When Carnegie collected $300,000,000 He became the richest man in the world! -
Books:
He begins writing a autobiography (a book about his life) and finishes in 1920. -
Death:
The Death of Andrew Carnegie was sad for some but a great advantage for others. Before death he gave away 90% of his fortune away to mostly library.
