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Cornelius "Sonny" Vanderbilt Whitney (February 20, 1899 – December 13, 1992) was an American businessman, film producer, government official, writer and philanthropist. He was also a polo player and the owner of a significant stable of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Dec 13, 1992 · Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (born Feb. 20, 1899, Roslyn, N.Y., U.S.—died Dec. 13, 1992, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) was an American businessman who turned inherited wealth and a variety of interests into significant achievements in business and public service. Whitney was born into two of the most prominent families in the United States.
Dec 13, 1992 · Learn about the life and achievements of Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, a prominent figure in thoroughbred racing and other fields. See photos of his horses, awards, and family members.
Dec 14, 1992 · Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, scion of two of America's most prominent families who considered himself "a lucky guy who was born with a proverbial silver spoon in my mouth" and who made additional ...
Whitney, Cornelius. (1899–1992), U.S. businessman, horseman, aviation pioneer, film producer, and government official. Despite the fact that vast inherited wealth made achievement on his part unnecessary, Whitney turned a variety of interests into several fortunes. On Feb. 20, 1899, in Roslyn, N.Y., Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney was born into ...
Dec 15, 1992 · His mother, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, was a sculptor who founded the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. She was a great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who amassed a fortune in steamships and railroads. While still in his 20s, Mr. Whitney started his own fortune, parlaying a $3,150 investment into half a million dollars.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney [1899-1992] was a prolific businessman and promoter. He was a man of considerable wealth and used his wealth well, not for self-promotion or emulation, but for the founding of new enterprises in a variety of businesses. Whitney’s parents were Harry Payne Whitney [1872-1932] and Gertrude Vanderbilt [1875-1942].
