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    Cornelius Vanderbilt II facts for kids

    Cornelius "Corneil" Vanderbilt II (November 27, – September 12, ) was an American socialite and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family.

    Noted forebears

    He was the favorite grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, who bequeathed him $5 million, and the eldest son of William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (who bequeathed him about $70 million) and Maria Louisa Kissam.

    In his turn, he succeeded them as the chairman and the president of the New York Central and related railroad lines in

    Early life

    Cornelius Vanderbilt II was born on November 27, , on Staten Island, New York to William Henry Vanderbilt (–) and Maria Louisa Kissam.

    Career

    Unissued bond of the Canada Southern Railway Company, signed by vice-president Cornelius Vanderbilt II

    Vanderbilt established a reputation for a strong work ethic while clerking at the Shoe and Leather Bank in New York City.

    This endeared him to his grandfather, the 'Commodore,' who was