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Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt (December 29, 1830 – April 2, 1882) was an American socialite and member of the Vanderbilt family. After having a troubled relationship with his father, Cornelius Vanderbilt, he eventually died by suicide at the age of 51.
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed " the Commodore ", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.
Mar 13, 2023 · Once considered the richest family of the Gilded Age, the Vanderbilt family now has a net worth that pales in comparison with what it was when Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt ran the...
Feb 9, 2024 · Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed a fortune that, by today’s standards, is worth billions. At the time of his death in 1877, his estate was valued at $100 million which is approximately $2.5 billion today according to History.com.
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Oct 18, 2023 · Cornelius Vanderbilt – "America's first great tycoon" – passed away on 4 January 1877, leaving behind a fortune worth $100 million, equivalent to $2.5 billion in today’s money.
Jul 12, 2022 · Cornelius Vanderbilt was a 19th century, American business owner, magnate as well as a philanthropist who had a net worth equal to $185 billion at the time of his death in 1877.
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Mar 18, 2024 · The Vanderbilts were not shy about their wealth, constructing massive mansions on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, and North Carolina. By the time of his death in 1877, Cornelius’ net worth was a whopping $105 million, equivalent to $2.9 billion by today’s standards.
