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Andrew Carnegie
Born: November 25, 1835
Industry: Steel – Founder of Carnegie Steel Company
Philanthropy:
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Paid for the expansion of the New York Public Library
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Established the Carnegie Institute of Technology, now known as Carnegie-Mellon University
Fast Facts:
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In 1889, Carnegie Steel Company was the largest steel company in the world
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Carnegie developed technology to make the manufacture of steel faster,easier and more productive
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He sold Carnegie Steel Company to United States Steel Corporation in 1901.
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Some consider him a “Robber Baron” because his great wealth came at the expense of his workers
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Gave away $350 million to charity
“People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.”
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Sources:
Biography.com, Andrew Carnegie. Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/people/andrew-carnegie-9238756
DiLallo, M. (2015). ”Carnegie Steel Company: An early model of efficiency and innovation.” Retrieved from http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/06/12/carnegie-steel-company-an-early-model-of-efficienc.aspx
Youtube.com, The Life of Andrew Carnegie. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_GQuhOK_lc