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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.
Louise Whitfield married Andrew Carnegie in 1887 and became his partner in his philanthropic endeavors, especially in building free public libraries. She died in 1946 and was remembered as a true lady and a fine example of American womanhood.
- Emily Mace
Learn how Andrew Carnegie rose from poverty in Scotland to become one of the richest men in the world, and how he met Louise Whitfield, his future wife. The timeline covers his early years, his career in railroads, telegraphs, oil, and steel, and his philanthropic plans.
- American Experience
In 1880, Carnegie, at age 45, began courting Louise Whitfield, age 23. Carnegie's mother was the primary obstacle to the relationship.
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Jan 20, 1997 · Andrew wanted his friend Louise to join them. Louise Whitfield was the 24-year-old daughter of a New York merchant whom Andrew, age 45, had courted for a year.