The 10 Richest People in History #3

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#3 – Andrew Carnegie

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Andrew Carnegie’s net worth: US$310 billion (image source)

This Scottish-American industrialist and founder of Carnegie Steel Company sold his company to J.P. Morgan for US$480 million to form U.S. Steel in 1901. When adjusted for inflation his net worth is estimated at US$310 billion in 2014. He donated most of his wealth to his philanthropic activities and had US$30 million left at the time of this death.