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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
American businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney | |
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![]() C. V. Whitney | |
U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce | |
In office 1949–1950 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Charles W. Sawyer |
Succeeded by | W. Walter Williams |
U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force | |
In office 1947–1949 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1899-02-20)February 20, 1899 Roslyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 13, 1992(1992-12-13) (aged 93) Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. |
Spouses | Gwladys Crosby Hopkins
(m. 1931; div. 1940) |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Harry Payne Whitney Gertrude Vanderbilt |
Relatives | See Vanderbilt family and Whitney family |
Residence(s) | Old Westbury, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation | Businessman Film producer Racehorse owner/breeder Philanthropist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Rank | Second Lieutenant (Army) Colonel (Air Force) |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
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