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At the heart of this architectural wonder lies the story of its creator, Cornelius Vanderbilt, born in 1794. With little formal education but immense ambition, Vanderbilt revolutionized transportation in America by investing in railroads and shipping. His entrepreneurial spirit propelled him to become one of the wealthiest individuals in American history. The wealth he amassed formed the foundation for the Vanderbilt legacy, which would eventually build The Breakers.