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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.
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, a founder of Pan American Airways, a Truman Administration official and for nearly three-quarters of a century a prominent figure in horse racing and the...
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 ...
Jan 23, 1993 · Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, philanthropist, racehorse owner and breeder, financier, born Rosslyn New York 20 February 1899, Chairman Pan American Airways 1931-41, Chairman Hudson Bay Mining...
Mar 13, 2024 · PHOTO. WHITNEY AND WIFE MARY LOU AT HOUSE IN FLIN FLON. September 04, 1961. As befits a man with such a name, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney was born into a world of spangled opulence beyond...
