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Louise Whitfield Carnegie (March 7, 1857 – June 24, 1946) was an American philanthropist. She was the wife of Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Ms Louise Whitfield was about to say “I do” to one of the richest men in the world in a quiet private wedding ceremony in her family’s home in New York City. She was 30 and her soon-to-be husband was none other than industrialist Andrew Carnegie, 21 years her senior.
26 de feb. de 2021 · Andrew met Louise Whitfield when he was 45 and she was 23. He was one the most famous bachelors in the US with a value of $20 million ($350 million today) and growing. His merged steel companies would become the largest corporation on earth.
What a story! The wife of the richest man in the world, Andrew Carnegie, owner of the Carnegie Steel Corporation, enthusiastically advised her husband to stop making money and to start giving away his fortune by helping communities in America and beyond to build free public libraries.
12 de sept. de 2017 · Louise Whitfield Carnegie was instrumental in creating Carnegie Hall and made significant contributions to many New York-based organizations.
A mutual friend introduces Carnegie to 21-year old Louise Whitfield, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Carnegie continues to call on her family from time to time. 1872: Carnegie sees...
Carnegie, Louise Whitfield (1857–1946) American philanthropist. Name variations: Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. Born Louise Whitfield, Mar 7, 1857, New York, NY; died June 24, 1946, in New York, NY; dau. of John William Whitfield (prosperous NY merchant, died 1878) and Fannie (Davis) Whitfield; attended Miss Haines' School; m.
