1) How did Cornelius Vanderbilt gain his wealth as a businessman?

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In the 1860s, he shifted his focus to the railroad industry, where he built another empire and helped make railroad transportation more efficient. When Vanderbilt died, he was worth more than $100 million.Apr 16, 2010
Family: Vanderbilt family
Spouse: Sophia Johnson, Frank Armstrong Crawford Vanderbilt
Died: January 4, 1877, Manhattan
Born: May 27, 1794, Staten Island

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