Who Is Gloria Vanderbilt?
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was an American artist, actress, and fashion designer known for her jeans line and media presence. She was born in 1924 and died in 2019.
Who Is Cornelius Vanderbilt?
Cornelius Vanderbilt was a shipping and railroad magnate who built one of America’s most prominent industrial fortunes in the 19th century. He died in 1877.
How Are Gloria Vanderbilt and Cornelius Vanderbilt Connected?
Gloria Vanderbilt is a descendant of the Vanderbilt family, but she is not a direct child or close relative of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Her connection comes through later branches of the family tree. For more on the family background, see the Vanderbilt family article.
