No doubt with a song on his lips, considering that he was worth $ 100 million, in today's money about $ 2 billion. Although he is traditionally called a philantropist, he was not known for being a big player in that field. He spent $ 1 million on helping to found the Vanderbilt University, but for the rest kept most of his money where he could see it, living modestly and only spending money on race horses.
Yes. Cornelius Vanderbilt donated a ton of money to the school.
Though a ruthless man in his business tactics, Cornelius Vanderbilt was a Christian. In his memorandum that recalls details of his passing, Cornelius spent him last moments with his pastor, reciting prayers and claiming Jesus as his Savior.
Cornelius Vanderbilt donated 1,000,000 of his money to the Central University of the United Methodist Episcopal Church of the South. Grateful, the owner, Bishop McTyeire, recommended that the school be renamed Vanderbilt University.
Cornelius Vanderbilt died on January 4, 1877 at the age of 82.
$107,000,000 in 1877 and at the turn of the century, about $400,000,000
Yes. Cornelius Vanderbilt donated a ton of money to the school.
Vanderbilt gave most of his money to his family.
He left most of it to his family.
he spent his money on baus and chuks and mows. What are you stufid? Brain on vacation? HA, went to Hawaii? :)
No, Cornelius Vanderbilt is not single.
Cornelius Vanderbilt is a/an Businessman
Though a ruthless man in his business tactics, Cornelius Vanderbilt was a Christian. In his memorandum that recalls details of his passing, Cornelius spent him last moments with his pastor, reciting prayers and claiming Jesus as his Savior.
Cornelius Vanderbilt has 13 children
Yes, Cornelius Vanderbilt has 13 kids.
Cornelius Vanderbilt has 13 children
Cornelius Vanderbilt donated 1,000,000 of his money to the Central University of the United Methodist Episcopal Church of the South. Grateful, the owner, Bishop McTyeire, recommended that the school be renamed Vanderbilt University.
1 million