Wealthiest Family in America
The Vanderbilts were the wealthiest family in America at one point in time. Cornelius was the richest man in America until his death in 1877.
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The Richest Man In America
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Cornelius Vanderbilt’s Net Worth
In 2016 dollars Cornelius was worth US $215 billion at the time of his death. He is the eighth-wealthiest figure of the modern period (net worth of $105–205 billion).
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Net Worth