William Henry Vanderbilt III | |
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 Portrait by Ellen Emmet Rand, 1939 | |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office June 2, 1940 – January 7, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd C. Stark |
| Succeeded by | Harold Stassen |
| 59th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 7, 1941 | |
| Lieutenant | James O. McManus |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Quinn |
| Succeeded by | J. Howard McGrath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Vanderbilt III November 24, 1901 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 1981 (aged 79) Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Emily O'Neill Davies
(m. 1923; div. 1928)Anne Gordon Colby
(m. 1929; div. 1969)Helen Cummings Cook (m. 1970) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Ellen French |
| Education | Princeton University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy Reserve |
| Rank | Midshipman |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
William Henry Vanderbilt III (November 24, 1901 – April 14, 1981) was an American politician who served as Governor of Rhode Island from 1939 to 1941, and a member of the wealthy and socially prominent Vanderbilt family.