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Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt, later Cecil, later Bulkely-Johnson, later Goodsir (August 22, 1900 – February 7, 1976) was an American born heiress and member of the Vanderbilt family who inherited the Biltmore Estate. She was known for her eccentric behavior.
Jun 26, 2017 · Cornelia Vanderbilt, the only child of George W. Vanderbilt, left the 250-room Biltmore Estate in 1934 and pursued her own passions. She dyed her hair pink, studied art, traveled, married twice and lived a low-key life in London.
The only child of George and Edith Vanderbilt, the birth of Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt in the grand Louis XV Bedroom at Biltmore House was a newsworthy event.
Jul 14, 2024 · Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt, the only child of George and Edith Vanderbilt, made life choices that weren’t always in alignment with her prominent status as heiress of her father’s fortune, leading to a “hush hush” attitude about her chosen path post-Biltmore.
The Vanderbilt family is an American family who gained prominence during the Gilded Age. Their success began with the shipping and railroad empires of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and the family expanded into various other areas of industry and philanthropy.
Cornelia was the daughter of George and Edith Vanderbilt, who built Biltmore House as their country estate. She married John Cecil, a British diplomat, and had two sons who are involved in the family business today.
Apr 24, 2024 · A new historical fiction novel set at the Biltmore Estate 100 years ago — on the eve of Cornelia Vanderbilt’s wedding in April 1924 — has hit bookshelves this month.
