Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,809,791,582 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Cornelius Vanderbilt

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.04 sec.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Cornelius VanderbiltCornelius Vanderbilt - United States financier who accumulated great wealth from railroad and shipping businesses (1794-1877)
Commodore Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
In the 19th century, it was Jay Gould, a former railroad baron who printed false securities to help him wrest control of the Erie Railroad from Cornelius Vanderbilt.
When the markets melt down, regulations soon follow by Fine, Howard / Los Angeles Business Journal
Named after Cornelius Vanderbilt, the Commodore was one of four hotels built to accommodate people traveling through Grand Central Station during the height of train transport in the United States.
Grand Hyatt announces multi-million dollar renovation by Real Estate Weekly
Nearing death, Cornelius Vanderbilt questioned the advice of his doctors to drink a glass of champagne each day to ease the pain.
Being cheap: even wealthy among us can't help it. (Rich in L.A. - The ... by English, Jennifer / Los Angeles Business Journal
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.