Cornelius Vanderbilt Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), also known by the sobriquet Commodore, was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. He was also the patriarch of the Vanderbilt family and one of the richest Americans in history. He provided the initial gift to found Vanderbilt University, which is named in his honor.
American industrialist in the shipping and railroad building,
Nationality
American
Spouse
Frank Armstrong Crawford Vanderbilt
Children
* Phebe Jane Vanderbilt, * Ethelinda Vanderbilt, * Eliza Vanderbilt, * William Henry Vanderbilt, * Emily Almira Vanderbilt, * Sophia Johnson Vanderbilt, * Maria Louisa Vanderbilt, * Frances Lavinia Vanderbilt, * Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt, * George W. Vanderbilt, * Mary Alicia Vanderbilt, * Catherine Juliette Vanderbilt, * George Washington Vanderbilt
Parents
* Cornelius van Derbilt, * Phebe Hand
Star Sign
Gemini
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Quote
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I have been insane on the subject of moneymaking all my life.
Began his first business, a transport and freight service between New York City and Staten Island, at age 16 with $100 he borrowed from his mother. He repaid the loan after the first year with an additional $1,000. Upon his death, he was the wealthiest man in the United States.
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Provided the initial gift to fund Vanderbilt University, which is named in his honor. The school's sports teams' moniker, the Commodores, is after Vanderbilt's nickname, "The Commodore".
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Sometimes-business partner of Leonard Jerome, maternal grandfather of Winston Churchill.
$185 Billion