William Henry Vanderbilt
(1821-1885)
American philanthropist
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William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 – December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. Vanderbilt became the richest American after he took over his father's fortune in 1877 until his own death in 1885, passing on a substantial part of the fortune to his wife and children, particularly to his sons Cornelius II and William. He inherited nearly $100 million from his father. The fortune had doubled when he died less than nine years later.
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8 May 1821 New Brunswick, New Jersey
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| Died |
8 December 1885 (aged 64) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough · Great-grandson · 1897-1972 · British Army officer and peer -
Gloria Vanderbilt · Great-granddaughter · 1924-2019 · American businesswoman, fashion designer, socialite and writer
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