Cornelius Vanderbilt
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Cornelius Vanderbilt, nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father's business, he worked his way into leade
Vanderbilt c. 1844–1860
Vanderbilt's mother, Phebe Hand
C. Vanderbilt, Hudson River steamer owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt (oil on canvas by James and John Bard)
Portrait of Vanderbilt by Nathaniel Jocelyn in 1846
Vanderbilt family
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The Vanderbilt family is an American family who gained prominence during the Gilded Age. Their success began with the shipping and railroad empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the family expanded int
Cornelius Vanderbilt
…United States. As one of the richest Americans in history and wealthiest figures overall, Vanderbilt was the patriarch of the wealthy and influential Vanderbilt family. He provided the initial gift to found Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. For his monopoly on shipping and the railroads, facilitated in…
Cornelius Vanderbilt three quarter view
W.K. Vanderbilt LCCN2014685935
Governor of Rhode Island. Washington, D.C., March 8. LCCN2016877246