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He had $189.6 billion dollars (1996 dollars), which is the second largest fortune accumulated by anyone. He gave away most of his money. At his time, he had 400 million, and before his death, gave away 350 million. After his death, the rest of his money went to charities and libraries.
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∙ 15y agoAndrew Carnegie was estimated to be worth $189.6 billion dollars (1996 dollars), which is the second largest fortune accumulated by anyone. He gave away most of his money. At his time, he had 400 million, and before his death, gave away 350 million. After his death, the rest of his money went to charities and libraries. Some of his greater accomplishments include Carnegie Hall, Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and many many other places such as libraries.
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∙ 9y agoDuring his lifetime, it is estimated that Andrew Carnegie gave away about $350 million. That was an enormous amount of money for the day.
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∙ 14y agoWhen Andrew Carnegie sold his steel plant for 300 million dollars, he kept 30 million dollars to live on. He donated the rest to his foundation.
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Why did Andrew Johnson oppose spending money on helping the freed slaves?
Because they already spent too much money on the civil war
How much is a Andrew Johnson coin worth?
The Andrew Johnson dollar coin is worth exactly one dollar.
How much is a Andrew Johnson 1 dollar coin worth?
one dollar
How much does an Andrew Johnson one dollar coin cost today?
One dollar.
How much money can a president spend or raise?
How much money can a president spend? all of it. How much money can a president raise? .. well that tend not leave office with the country rich
How much money did Andrew carnegie die with?
$300,00,000
How much money is Andrew carnegie worth?
about $189.6 billion dollars
Who gave much of his money establish libraries and support charities?
Andrew Carnegie.
Who gave much of his money to support libraries and support charities?
Andrew Carnegie.
Who gave much of his money to establish libraries and support charities?
Andrew Carnegie.
Who gave much of his money to establish libraries charity and support charities?
Andrew Carnegie.
How much did Andrew Carnegie pay his workers?
He underpayed them.
What was Andrew Carnegie known for?
Andrew Carnegie was known for being a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist. He was a leading figure in the expansion of the American steel industry and one of the richest individuals in history. Carnegie was also a major philanthropist who donated vast sums of money to various causes, including funding libraries, universities, and scientific research.
What does Andrew Carnegie mean when he says I would get out of it in a conversation with his friend Frank Doubleday?
Andrew Carnegie used a conversation with Frank Doubleday to show how ruthless and unstoppable Carnegie was in business. When Carnegie asked how much Doubleday made in his business and was told \"very little\" Carnegie responded that he would get out of that business.
How much money did Margaret carnegie inherit?
Someone claimed Andrew Carnegiewould have been worth around 189.6 billion in today's money. If, as is stated by some, he gave away 90% of his wealth to various charitiesby the time of his death, his daughter would have inherited close to 19 billion in today's money. She did alright. Wonder how her 4 children fared?
What were Andrew Carnegie's views on capitalism?
Andrew Carnegie was a very strong advocate of capitalism. He believed in the power of the individual to create his own destiny through hard work. He did not believe in the redistribution of wealth, nor did he believe in leaving too much to his children. He felt that if you give too much to your children it will make them dependant on this money and unwilling to work for themselves.
How much money did John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie?
Enough that it's still being donated. Somewhere combined I think around 60-130 billion dollars
