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William Henry Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 – December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Known as "Billy," he was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family.
Dec 16, 2021 · William Henry Vanderbilt. Wikimedia Commons. William Henry Vanderbilt was the fourth child and first son of Cornelius Vanderbilt's 13 children. He was born in 1821 and as a young man, his father didn't believe that he was ambitious.
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William Henry Vanderbilt (born May 8, 1821, New Brunswick, N.J., U.S.—died Dec. 8, 1885, New York, N.Y.) was an American railroad magnate and philanthropist who nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune established and in large part bequeathed to him by his father, Cornelius.
The Commodore left the majority of his enormous fortune to his eldest son, William Henry Vanderbilt. William Henry, who outlived his father by just eight years, increased the profitability of his father's holdings, increased the reach of the New York Central Railroad, and doubled the Vanderbilt wealth.
May 16, 2017 · Learn how William Henry Vanderbilt, the son of Commodore Vanderbilt, inherited his father's fortune and passion for art. Discover how he influenced his youngest son George Vanderbilt, who built Biltmore and collected art and books.
American railroad magnate and philanthropist William Henry Vanderbilt was at first deemed unfit for the business world by his father, Cornelius Vanderbilt. However, before his death William had nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune.
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Learn how the railroad tycoon uttered the phrase that became a symbol of corporate greed and sparked a public outcry in 1882. Read different versions of the interview and its impact on his reputation and legacy.
