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About Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt, nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father's business, he worked his way into leadership positions in inland and coastal shipping, then invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry, which transformed the geography of the United States.
Everything about Cornelius Vanderbilt →- Occupation
- railway executive, entrepreneur
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 27, 1794
- Died
- January 4, 1877