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Cornelius Vanderbilt
American millionaire, born on Staten Island; began life as a ferryman, acquired his fortune by enterprise in steamship navigation, and speculating in railway extensions (1794-1877).
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- Category: Encyclopedias
- Organization: Project Gutenberg
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