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.
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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