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  1. Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.

  2. 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.

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a famous American businessman who made his fortune in shipping and railroads. Find out how he challenged monopolies, built a railroad empire and became one of the richest men in U.S. history.

  4. May 22, 2024 · Cornelius Vanderbilt was an American shipping and railroad magnate who acquired a personal fortune of more than $100 million. The son of an impoverished farmer and boatman, Vanderbilt quit school at age 11 to work on the waterfront.

  5. The Vanderbilts were once the wealthiest family in the United States. Cornelius Vanderbilt was the richest American until his death in 1877. After that, his son William Henry Vanderbilt acquired his father's fortune, and was the richest American until his death in 1885.

  6. 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.

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  8. Nov 16, 2012 · Learn about the life and achievements of Cornelius Vanderbilt, also known as Commodore, who built his fortune in shipping and railroads and founded Vanderbilt University. Read how he fought against monopolies, rivals, and accidents to become one of the richest Americans in history.

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