Henry Phipps Jr. | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | September 27, 1839
Died | September 22, 1930 (aged 90) |
Known for | Co-founder of Carnegie Steel, philanthropy |
Board member of | Carnegie Steel Co. U.S. Steel Corp.[1] |
Spouse |
Anne Childs Shaffer (m. 1872) |
Children | 5 |
Family | Phipps |
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Henry Phipps Jr. (September 27, 1839 – September 22, 1930) was an American entrepreneur known for his business relationship with Andrew Carnegie and involvement with the Carnegie Steel Company. He was also a successful real estate investor. After selling his stock in Carnegie Steel, he devoted a great deal of his time and money to philanthropic works.