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William Henry Vanderbilt (* 8. Mai 1821 in New Brunswick (New Jersey); † 8. Dezember 1885 in New York City) war ein US-amerikanischer Eisenbahn - Tycoon und Unternehmer. Er war Erbe des berühmten Vanderbilt -Familien-Imperiums. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Leben und Wirken. 2 Ehe und Nachkommen. 3 Unternehmen. 4 Literatur. Leben und Wirken.
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 .
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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.) American railroad magnate and philanthropist who nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune established and in large part bequeathed to him by his father, Cornelius.
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William Henry Vanderbilt was a prominent railroader and businessman in the 1880s. He is known for saying "The public be damned" in 1882, which caused a public outcry and controversy. Learn about his life, wealth, and legacy from this article by John Steele Gordon.
Vanderbilt family, one of the wealthiest and most prominent families in the United States. The third generation of Vanderbilts—following Cornelius and William Henry Vanderbilt—was led by three of William Henry’s four sons: Cornelius (1843–99), William Kissam (1849–1920), and George Washington.
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Learn about the history of the Vanderbilt Museum, from its origins as a summer residence of William Henry Vanderbilt, II, to its transformation into a historic mansion and a museum. Explore the timeline of the different owners, architects, and renovations of the mansion and its outbuildings, from 1878 to the present.
(1821–85). 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. ( See also Vanderbilt family .)