Many people associate the name Carnegie with success and self-improvement, thanks to Dale Carnegie’s famous book “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” But was Dale Carnegie related to the steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie? I’m curious to learn more about their possible connection (or lack thereof) and the origins of their shared last name.
Anthony Answered question April 3, 2024
No, Dale Carnegie and Andrew Carnegie were not related.
- Dale Carnegie, the author of “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, was originally named Dale Carnagey.
- He changed the spelling of his last name to Carnegie in 1919, likely to capitalize on the reputation of the wealthy industrialist, Andrew Carnegie.
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