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Cornelius Vanderbilt
1794 – 1877
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryCornelius 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.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 27, 1794
Staten Island
Date of death
January 4, 1877
Manhattan
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
railway executiveentrepreneur
Awards & honours
Congressional Gold MedalNational Book Award for Nonfiction
- Field and occupation
- americký podnikatel v oblasti dopravy a železničního stavitelství
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