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Is Vanderbilt University named after Cornelius Vanderbilt?

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Yes. Cornelius Vanderbilt donated a ton of money to the school.

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What did cornelius vanderbilt do?
he worked
Who was Cornelius Vanderbilt?
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What was Cornelius Vanderbilt known for?
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Was cornelius vanderbilt a robber barron?
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Where did Cornelius Vanderbilt live?
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