The 10 Richest People in History #5

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#5 – Cornelius Vanderbilt

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Vanderbilt’s net worth: US$232.54 billion (image source)

Vanderbilt gained his fortune from shipping and railroads and is one of the richest Americans in the history of the country. His net worth of US$105 million at the time of his death is equivalent to approximately US$232.54 billion in today’s dollars.