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  1. 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.

  2. The Vanderbilts were once the wealthiest family in the United States. Cornelius Vanderbilt was the richest American until his death in 1877. After that, his son William Henry Vanderbilt acquired his father's fortune, and was the richest American until his death in 1885.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. William Henry Vanderbilt. (1821–85). American railroad magnate and philanthropist William Henry Vanderbilt was at first deemed unfit for the business world by his father, Cornelius Vanderbilt.

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  8. Learn about the life and achievements of William Henry Vanderbilt, a railroad developer and financier who expanded the family empire and became president of the New York Central. Find out how he earned his father's respect, his philanthropic causes, and his death date.