Andrew Canegie was born on Nov. 25 1835, and died Aug. 11 1919. He was a Scottish industrialist, businessman, entrepreneur, and a major philanthropist. As a child he came to america as an immigrant. He built Carnegie steel company which emerged with many smaller companies and Elbert Gary`s federal steel company to create U.S. steel. With the money he made from business he turned to philanthropy, in which he founded museums, libraries, schools, and international peace. He also made a pention fund for former employees. Carnegie is known as the second richest man in history next to John D. Rockefeller.Caregie started his career as a telegrapher and by the late 1860`s had investments in railroads, bridges, and oil derricks. He build his wealth further as a bond salesman raising money for American enterprise in Europe.He earned most of his wealth in the steel industry. In 1870`s he founded Carnegie Steel Company, a step which made him one of the captains of indusry. By 1890 the company was largest and most profitable in the world. In 1901 Carnegie sold his Steel company to J.P. Morgan who created U.S. Steele. His life has been to be a true rags to riches story.I think that this guy sounds really nice and think that its really cool that he followed his dreams and went from having nothing to being the second richest man in history.
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