William Kissam Vanderbilt I

American railroad manager and horse breeder (1849–1920)
Person human Q1812538
William Kissam Vanderbilt I
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William Kissam Vanderbilt I

Summary

William Kissam Vanderbilt I is a human[1]. Born in New Dorp[2], he… he was born on +1849-12-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1920-07-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6] and horse breeder[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (973 views/month, #6,602 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's place of birth was New Dorp[2].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I was born on +1849-12-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I died on +1920-07-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum[9].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's father was William Henry Vanderbilt[10].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's mother was Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt[11].
  • Among William Kissam Vanderbilt I's spouses was Alva Belmont[12].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I was married to Anne Harriman Vanderbilt[13].
  • A child of William Kissam Vanderbilt I was Consuelo Vanderbilt[14].
  • A child of William Kissam Vanderbilt I was William Kissam Vanderbilt II[15].
  • A child of William Kissam Vanderbilt I was Harold Stirling Vanderbilt[16].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I held citizenship in United States[17].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's professions included businessperson[6].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I worked as a horse breeder[7].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I held the position of president[18].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I held the position of president[19].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I was a member of The Jockey Club[21].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's image is recorded as W.K. Vanderbilt LCCN2014685935 (2) (cropped).jpg[22].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I is recorded as male[23].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's family is recorded as Vanderbilt family[25].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's signature is recorded as Appletons' Vanderbilt Cornelius (capitalist) - William Kissam signature.png[26].
  • William Kissam Vanderbilt I's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 34322370[27].

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Origins and Family

William Kissam Vanderbilt I's place of birth was New Dorp[2]. He was born on +1849-12-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Henry Vanderbilt[10]. His mother was Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6] and horse breeder[7]. Positions held include president[18], a corporate title[28].

Recognition

William Kissam Vanderbilt I received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Alva Belmont[12], a socialite[29], 1853–1933[30], of United States[31], specialised in art patronage[32] and Anne Harriman Vanderbilt[13], a socialite[33], 1861–1940[34], of United States[35]. Children include Consuelo Vanderbilt[14], a philanthropist[36], 1877–1964[37], of United States[38], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[39]; William Kissam Vanderbilt II[15], a racing automobile driver[40], 1878–1944[41], of United States[42]; and Harold Stirling Vanderbilt[16], a bridge player[43], 1884–1970[44], of United States[45].

Death and Burial

William Kissam Vanderbilt I died on +1920-07-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum[9].

Why It Matters

William Kissam Vanderbilt I ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (973 views/month, #6,602 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was William Kissam Vanderbilt I born?

William Kissam Vanderbilt I's place of birth was New Dorp[2].

Where did William Kissam Vanderbilt I die?

William Kissam Vanderbilt I died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were William Kissam Vanderbilt I's parents?

William Kissam Vanderbilt I's father was William Henry Vanderbilt[10]. William Kissam Vanderbilt I's mother was Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt[11].

Who was William Kissam Vanderbilt I married to?

William Kissam Vanderbilt I's spouses include Alva Belmont[12] and Anne Harriman Vanderbilt[13].

What did William Kissam Vanderbilt I do for work?

William Kissam Vanderbilt I worked as businessperson[6] and horse breeder[7].

What awards did William Kissam Vanderbilt I receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].

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  24. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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