(1835–1919) Scottish-born
American industrialist and philanthropist. He immigrated to the United
States from Scotland without
money but made millions of dollars in the
steel industry. In 1901, he sold his
steel interests and gave most of the
proceeds away, largely to educational, cultural and peacemaking organizations. For
example,
Carnegie money went toward the founding of free
public libraries in many cities.
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