George Washington Vanderbilt II
American art collector (1862–1914) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Washington Vanderbilt II (November 14, 1862 – March 6, 1914) was an American art collector and member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, which amassed a huge fortune through steamboats, railroads, and various business enterprises.[1] He commissioned the construction of a 250-room mansion, the largest privately owned home in the United States, which he named Biltmore Estate.
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George Washington Vanderbilt II | |
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Born | (1862-11-14)November 14, 1862 New Dorp, Richmond County, New York, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 6, 1914(1914-03-06) (aged 51) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Vanderbilt Family Mausoleum, Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
Known for | Biltmore Estate |
Spouse | |
Children | Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt |
Parent(s) | William Henry Vanderbilt Maria Louisa Kissam |
Relatives | Vanderbilt family |
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