William Henry Vanderbilt
William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt 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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Male
Date of Birth
May 8th, 1821
Age
203
Birth Place
United States of America, New Jersey
Date of Death
December 8th, 1885
Died Aged
64
Star Sign
Taurus
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Relatives
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Father
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
Son
William Kissam Vanderbilt I
Son
Emily Thorn Vanderbilt
Daughter
Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Webb
Daughter
George Washington Vanderbilt
Son
Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt Shepard
Daughter
Florence Adele Vanderbilt Twombly
Daughter
Frederick William Vanderbilt
Son
Maria Louisa Kissam
Wife
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