1. Cornelius Vanderbilt
Jan Ilves

2. Basic information May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877
Also known as Commodore Vanderbilt
Built the New York Central Railroad
One of the richest Americans in history
Railroad/Water transport businessman
Had 13 children
Worth $143 billion in 2007 United States dollars

3. Cornelius as businessman
At first ferried cargo with father
In 1820`s started his steamship business
In 1860`s moved to railroad business
Established an interregional railroad system
Had a lot of enemys

4. Why he was successful? Fiercely competitive and ruthless
Born in New York
Involved in transportation early on
California Gold Rush in 1850`s

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