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Cornelius "Corneil" Vanderbilt II (November 27, 1843 – September 12, 1899) was an American socialite and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family .
The Vanderbilt family is an American family who gained prominence during the Gilded Age. Their success began with the shipping and railroad empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the family expanded into various other areas of industry and philanthropy.
5 days ago · Cornelius Vanderbilt II only lived for four years after the house was built, dying of a stroke at age 55.
Jun 17, 2018 · The palatial Cornelius Vanderbilt II House on Fifth Avenue survived less than 50 years. By 1927, the crown jewel of an American royal family was rubble—and today it’s Bergdorf’s.
Jul 14, 2014 · Cornelius Vanderbilt II managed the railroads until his death in 1899. William Kissam Vanderbilt took over but retired soon after to concentrate on his yachts and thoroughbred horses,...
As the oldest son of William Henry Vanderbilt, Cornelius Vanderbilt II inherited the responsibility to manage the New York Central Railroad System his father had developed.
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed " the Commodore ", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.
Aug 25, 2021 · Farther up the avenue, William’s eldest son, Cornelius II with his wife and family occupied a 153 room mansion occupying the entire block between 57th and 58th Streets where Bergdorf Goodman and Van Cleef and Arpels are located today. These Vanderbilts were the new social stars.
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT II (1843-1899) WAS THE OLDER SON OF WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT AND ONE OF THE COMMODORE’S GRANDSONS. AFTER HIS FATHER’S DEATH HE BECAME THE SUCCESSOR AND MANAGER OF THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD SYSTEM.
Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843-1899), the man for whom The Breakers was built (as perhaps the most luxurious “summer cottage” in human history), was named after his grandfather, Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877), who at his death was the wealthiest man in the United States.
