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William Kissam Vanderbilt I (December 12, 1849 – July 22, 1920) was an American heir, businessman, philanthropist and horsebreeder. Born into the Vanderbilt family, he managed his family's railroad investments.
William Kissam Vanderbilt II (October 26, 1878 – January 8, 1944) was an American motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family.
Contents. William Kissam Vanderbilt. American industrialist. Learn about this topic in these articles: Vanderbilt family. In Vanderbilt family. William Kissam Vanderbilt worked with his brother Cornelius in managing the Vanderbilt investments and enterprises. But he was far less interested in business than were his brother, father, and grandfather.
William Kissam Vanderbilt's son Harold Stirling Vanderbilt (1884–1970) gained fame as a sportsman. He invented the contract form of bridge and won the most coveted prize in yacht racing, the America's Cup, on three occasions. Harold's brother William Kissam "Willie K" Vanderbilt II launched the Vanderbilt Cup for auto racing.
William Kissam Vanderbilt [1878-1944] spent many of his earliest days sailing around the world on his father’s various yachts. Young William was educated by tutors, attended St. Mark’s Preparatory School, and studied at Harvard.
History. Dutch Americans. William Kissam Vanderbilt [1849-1920] Industrial/Commercial Leader. William Kissam Vanderbilt was a son of William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam. He was also a grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. His older brother was Cornelius Vanderbilt II.
Dec 5, 2023 · Updated Dec 5, 2023. Share. Link copied to clipboard. Summary. HBO's The Gilded Age is a fictionalized portrayal of wealthy Americans in the 19th century, inspired by real New York families of the Gilded Age. The series draws inspiration from the Vanderbilt family, who were among the wealthiest families at the time.
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