In 1794, Cornelius Vanderbilt was born in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. He changed his name to Commodore Vanderbilt in 1807. He was an American shipping and railroad magnate who amassed a ...

It was the nickname of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the founder and first benefactor of the university that bears his name (more on ...

Before there was a Bezos, a Musk, or a Walton, there was Cornelius Vanderbilt—a man so wealthy, so powerful, and so obsessed ...

Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt thought he was laying down the foundation for generations of Vanderbilts. Little did he know, but his grandkids and their grandkids were more inclined to spend ...

After carefully reviewing the evidence adduced, the Surrogate comes to the conclusion that the will of Commodore VANDERBILT and its codicil are valid and should be admitted to probate. View Full ...

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What was Cornelius Vanderbilt net worth? He was estimated to have been worth ... As a young trader, he earned the nickname "The Commodore" - because of his sharp and shrewd character. When Vanderbilt ...