Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist (1835–1919). Andrew Carnegie was born on 25 November 1835 in what is now the United Kingdom. Andrew Carnegie is remembered as a philanthropist, business magnate and economist, a citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Notable works include “The Gospel of Wealth”. Positions held included rector.
Before and after
- from 2 October 1835 to 21 April 1836Texas Revolution
- 22 October 1835Launch of Agence France-Presse
- 28 October 1835The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand
- 4 November 1835Battle of Lipantitlán
- 25 November 1835Birth of Andrew Carnegie
- 29 November 1835Birth of Empress Dowager Cixi
- 30 November 1835Birth of Mark Twain
- 1836Founding of University of London
- from 2 March 1836 to 19 February 1846Republic of Texas
More in Society, economy & sport
- 12 May 1792Founding of New York Stock Exchange
- 4 June 1880Introduction of Bulgarian lev
- 23 June 1894Founding of International Olympic Committee
- from 6 April 1896 to 15 April 1896The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens
- 1903Rise of Bolsheviks
- 1907Rise of scouting
The era
This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.