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Andrew Carnegie's Life in Weeks

Scottish-American industrialist who led the expansion of the American steel industry and became one of the richest people in history, then gave away most of his fortune.

1835–1919 American Industrialist 4,367 weeks (83 years)

Andrew Carnegie's 4,367 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,367
Total Weeks
30,569
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
83
Years

Key Milestones

Age 13 · Week ~676

Emigrated from Scotland to Pittsburgh with his family

Age 18 · Week ~936

Became personal telegrapher for the Pennsylvania Railroad superintendent

Age 30 · Week ~1,560

Left the railroad to focus on his own business ventures

Age 38 · Week ~1,976

Focused exclusively on steel production

Age 54 · Week ~2,808

Published 'The Gospel of Wealth' on philanthropic responsibility

Age 66 · Week ~3,432

Sold Carnegie Steel to J.P. Morgan for $480 million

Legacy

Built Carnegie Steel Company into the largest and most profitable industrial enterprise in the world, then donated over $350 million to libraries, universities, and foundations.

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