Cornelius Vanderbilt was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. Vanderbilt University is the school that's named after him.
Cornelius Vanderbilt was a self-made millionaire who became one of the wealthiest Americans in the 19th century. He was a steamship operator.
Vanderbilt University is a research university in Nashville, Tennessee. It was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt because he provided the school $1 million endowment despite having never been to the South.
