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Actually the fortune was started by Cornelius Vanderbilt, the "Commodore" in steamships. The big paddle wheel ones we usually associate with the Mississippi River. He owned and operated fleets of them. Later, during the civil war, he sold his steamship interests and invested in Railroads, eventually becoming the largest shareholder of the New York Central Railroad (among others) and the country's richest man before his death in 1877. His son, William Henry continued to operate the railroad interests and doubled the family fortune.
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What is the Venderbilt Mansion?
The Vanderbilt Mansion is the mansion of the illustrious Vanderbilt family. The Vanderbilt family was quite wealthy even owning one of the most prominent universities in the world.
How did Vanderbilt become wealthy?
He left most of it to his family.
Is Gloria Vanderbilt still wealthy?
If she is not, something is wrong with her head.
Where is the Vanderbilt estate?
The Biltmore Mansion, which was the property of the Vanderbilt family, is in Asheville NC.
What is one thing that Cornelius Vanderbilt did?
Vanderbilt gave most of his money to his family.
Is the vanderbilt family Jewish?
some are
What happened to the Vanderbilt fortune?
It as given to his family
Did vanderbilt donate to charities?
Cornelius Vanderbilt donated one million dollars to fund Vanderbilt University, clinics, and other public places.
When did vanderbilt family move from biltmore house?
1820
What did Cornelius Vanderbilt do with his wealth?
He left most of it to his family.
What did cornelius vanderbilt do with his money?
He left most of it to his family.
What did Cornelius Vanderbilt do it is wealth?
Do you love most of it to this family.
