Andrew Carnegie

1835–1919 (age 84)

Industrialist/Philanthropist

Biography

Andrew Carnegie rose from humble beginnings in Scotland to become a titan of industry, transforming the steel trade and shaping the modern American economy before his death in 1919.

He redirected his considerable fortune toward the public good, founding libraries, educational institutions, and cultural venues that continue to reflect his belief in the power of knowledge and civic responsibility at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.