William Kissam Vanderbilt

William Kissam Vanderbilt
Born(1849-12-12)December 12, 1849
DiedJuly 22, 1920(1920-07-22) (aged 70)
Paris, France
OccupationHorse breeder
Spouses
(m. 1875; div. 1895)
(m. 1903)
Children
Parent(s)William Henry Vanderbilt
Maria Louisa Kissam
RelativesHerbert M. Harriman (brother-in-law)
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William Kissam Vanderbilt I (December 12, 1849 – July 22, 1920[1]) was an American heir, businessman, philanthropist, and horse breeder. Born into the Vanderbilt family, he managed his family's railroad investments.[2]

  1. ^ a b "William Kissam Vanderbilt". Long Island University. Retrieved October 15, 2009.[permanent dead link]
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