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Cornelius Vanderbilt
American business tycoon (1794–1877)
For other people named Cornelius Vanderbilt, see Cornelius Vanderbilt (disambiguation).
Cornelius Vanderbilt | |
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Vanderbilt c. 1844–1860 | |
| Born | May 27, 1794 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1877(1877-01-04) (aged 82) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Burial place | Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum, Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouses | Sophia Johnson (m. 1813; died 1868) |
| Children | 13 |
| Relatives | Vanderbilt family |
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.[1][2] After working with his father's business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry, effectivel
