asked 5.4k views
5 votes
Who was Cornelius Vanderbilt? What industry was he known for?

asked
User Pancakeo
by
8.6k points

1 Answer

4 votes
Cornelius Vanderbilt was a famous industrialist who worked in railroads and shipping. He had accumulated the largest fortune in the U.S. at the time of his death, in 1877.
answered
User Eduardo
by
8.5k points

Related questions

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.