George Washington Vanderbilt

American art collector (1862–1914)

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Lived 1862–1914, aged 52United States
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    1862–1914
    Aged 52
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Updated 2026-08-18

George Washington Vanderbilt II was an American art collector and member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, which amassed a huge fortune through steamboats, railroads, and various business enterprises. He commissioned the construction of a 250-room mansion, the largest privately owned home in the United States, which he named Biltmore Estate.

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