William Henry Vanderbilt
American philanthropist
Died when: 64 years 214 days (775 months)Star Sign: Taurus
William Henry 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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