His father, a weaver, found it increasingly difficult to get work in Scottish factories and in 1848 brought his family to Allegheny (now Pittsburgh), Pa.
Andrew Carnegie came to America in 1848 at the age of 12.
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America's Castles - 1994 Andrew Carnegie's Skibo 4-1 was released on: USA: 1997
Andrew Carnegie's father was William Carnegie. His mother was Margaret Morrison Carnegie.
Andrew Carnegie
Yes, Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland and spoke English fluently before he came to America. He grew up speaking Scottish Gaelic and English.
No, Andrew Carnegie is not single.
Andrew Carnegie
When Andrew Carnegie moved from Scotland to the United States, he initially settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The family arrived in the U.S. in 1848, and Pittsburgh was where Carnegie would later build his fortune in the steel industry. The city's booming industrial environment was pivotal to his success and development as a business leader.
Margaret Carnegie Miller (Andrew Carnegie's daughter) was 22 years old when Andrew Carnegie died.
Andrew Carnegie invested on steel
Andrew Carnegie invested on steel