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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.
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.
Dec 20, 2023 · William Kissam Vanderbilt (December 12 1849 – July 22 1920) was a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. The second son of William Henry Vanderbilt, from whom he inherited $60 million, he was for a time active in the management of the family railroads, though not much after 1903.
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- December 12, 1849
William Kissam Vanderbilt passed away while in France on July 22, 1920. His remains were returned home and buried in the Vanderbilt mausoleum of the Moravian cemetery in the community of New Dorp, Staten Island, New York. He had lived to age 70, a ripe old age for Vanderbilts.
Jun 14, 2022 · Compare DNA and explore genealogy for William Vanderbilt I born 1849 New Dorp, Richmond, New York, United States died 1920 Paris, France including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community.
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Oct 9, 2008 · The Long Island Motor Parkway, built 100 years ago by William Kissam Vanderbilt II, was one of the first roads built specifically for the automobile.
