Known as Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), he was an American business magnate who built his fortune by building railroads and shipping companies. Vanderbilt’s early career was ...

Cornelius Vanderbilt, known as “the Commodore,” provided a $1 million gift for the formation of Vanderbilt University in the ...

Cornelius Vanderbilt was an industrialist ... Even though Vanderbilt thrived in all his business ventures, he was known to be an oppressive employer keen on minimising labour costs at all times.