Although Andrew Carnegie's family was impoverished, he grew up in a cultured, political home.
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835. He was the son of a hand loom weaver, William Carnegie. Although his family was impoverished, he grew up in a cultured, political home. He was a smart and ambitious young man who quickly surpassed his father as the breadwinner of the family, leading to mixed feelings about success. From the "Biography: Andrew Carnegie - Youth, Love & Loss" video.
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