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William Henry Vanderbilt

American businessman and philanthropist (1821–1885)

  • Fame54.4
  • Momentum1.8
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Lived 1821–1885, aged 64United States
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    1821–1885
    Aged 64
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Updated 2026-08-24

William Henry Vanderbilt was an American businessman and railroad magnate. Known as "Billy", 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 fewer than nine years later.

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