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Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1835. He emigrated to the United States with his parents in 1848 when he was 12 years old. Carnegie worked as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory and then as a messenger boy for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He eventually became a superintendent for the railroad. Carnegie invested in the steel industry and became one of the richest men in the world. He retired from business in 1901 and devoted the rest of his life to philanthropy. He donated millions of dollars to build libraries, schools, and other public institutions. Carnegie died in 1919.
Here are some additional details about Carnegie's life and work:
* He was a self-made man who came from humble beginnings.
* He was a brilliant businessman who had a keen eye for detail and a knack for making deals.
* He was a generous philanthropist who gave away more than $350 million during his lifetime.
* He is best known for his work in the steel industry and for his philosophy of philanthropy, which he called the "Gospel of Wealth."
* He is considered one of the most important figures in American history.
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