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Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed " the Commodore ", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.
Apr 16, 2010 · Learn about Cornelius Vanderbilt, a self-made shipping and railroad tycoon who became one of the wealthiest Americans of the 19th century. Find out how he made his fortune, his role in the Erie Railroad War and his philanthropic donation to Vanderbilt University.
May 22, 2024 · Cornelius Vanderbilt, American shipping and railroad magnate who acquired a personal fortune of more than $100 million. Vanderbilt began his transportation empire by operating a ferryboat between Staten Island and New York City. By the 1850s he had shifted his focus from steamships to railroads.
Apr 2, 2014 · Cornelius Vanderbilt was a famous industrialist who worked in railroads and shipping. He had accumulated the largest fortune in the U.S. at the time of his death, in 1877. Updated:...
May 11, 2018 · Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877), American steamship and railroad builder, executive, and promoter, transferred his attention from boating to railroads in his later years. He left an estate of almost $100 million.
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 - January 4, 1877) was an American industrialist, born on Staten Island, New York. He entered the transportation business at the age of 16 when he established a freight-and-passenger ferry service between Staten Island and Manhattan.
Apr 30, 2018 · Learn how Cornelius Vanderbilt, nicknamed "The Commodore", became the richest man in America by dominating the steamboat and railroad industries. Discover his early life, his business strategies, his family legacy and his impact on history.
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