Philanthropists who died on August 11

Take a focused look at the philanthropists who passed away on August 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1919 Andrew Carnegie

  Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He founded the Carnegie Steel Company, which he later sold to J.P. Morgan, resulting in the creation of U.S. Steel – the world's first billion-dollar corporation. Carnegie is also renowned for his extensive philanthropic efforts, including the establishment … [bio]