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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.
Cornelius Vanderbilt (* 27. Mai 1794 in Port Richmond auf Staten Island, heute zu New York City gehörig; † 4. Januar 1877 in New York City) war einer der erfolgreichsten und reichsten Unternehmer der Vereinigten Staaten und der Begründer der Vanderbilt -Familie.
William Henry appointed his first son, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, as the next "Head of House". Cornelius II built the largest private home in New York, at 1 West 57th Street, containing approximately 154 rooms, designed by George B. Post. He also built The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island.
Vor 5 Tagen · The Breakers was built in 1895 by Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his wife Alice, who is frequently referred to as “Alice of the Breakers.”
History. Dutch Americans. Cornelius Vanderbilt II [1843-1899] Industrial/Commercial Leader. Cornelius Vanderbilt II was the favorite grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, possibly because they both shared the same given name. His parents were William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam.
A favourite grandson of shipping and railroad tycoon ‘Commodore’ Cornelius Vanderbilt who founded the family fortune, Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843-1899) was president of the Vanderbilt family enterprises and investments between 1886 and 1899 and was noted for his philanthropic activities.
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.
