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University History
From its founding in 1873 Vanderbilt University has forged a tradition of academic excellence infused with a unique spirit of collaboration and collegiality.
University History by the numbers
- $1MGift that made it all possible
- 9Chancellors
- 177K+Degrees awarded
Celebrating 150 Years
As part of the ongoing Sesquicentennial celebration, the university created and published a commemorative V150 coffee table book.
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Vanderbilt's Founding Letter
A special message from Vanderbilt University students, staff, faculty, and Chancellor Diermeier commemorating Vanderbilt University’s 150th anniversary.
Stewardship and Service
1873
Vanderbilt’s Board of Trust has guided the university through change and challenge.
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The Founders
1873
The vision of Vanderbilt University was made possible by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and his wife Frank’s generous financial support
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The Leaders
2020
Nine chancellors have guided Vanderbilt from local beginnings to global
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
American business tycoon (1794–1877)
For other people named Cornelius Vanderbilt, see Cornelius Vanderbilt (disambiguation).
Cornelius Vanderbilt | |
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Vanderbilt c. 1844–1860 | |
| Born | May 27, 1794 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1877(1877-01-04) (aged 82) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Burial place | Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum, Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouses | Sophia Johnson (m. 1813; died 1868) |
| Children | 13 |
| Relatives | Vanderbilt family |
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.[1][2] After working with his father's business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry, effectively transforming the geography of the United States.
As one of the richest Americans in history and
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Vanderbilt family
Prominent American family
The Vanderbilt family is an American family who gained prominence during the Gilded Age. Their success began with the shipping and railroad empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the family expanded into various other areas of industry and philanthropy. Cornelius Vanderbilt's descendants went on to build grand mansions on Fifth Avenue in New York City; luxurious "summer cottages" in Newport, Rhode Island; the palatial Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina; and various other opulent homes. The family also built Berkshire cottages in the western region of Massachusetts; examples include Elm Court (Lenox and Stockbridge, Massachusetts).
The Vanderbilts were once the wealthiest family in the United States. Cornelius Vanderbilt was the richest American until his death in 1877. After that, his son William Henry Vanderbilt acquired his father's fortune, and was the richest American until his death in 1885. The Vanderbilts' prominence lasted until the mid-20th century, when the family's 10 great Fifth Avenue mansions were torn down,
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