Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney

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.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
C. V. Whitney
U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce
In office
1949–1950
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Preceded byCharles W. Sawyer
Succeeded byW. Walter Williams
U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
In office
1947–1949
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Personal details
Born(1899-02-20)February 20, 1899
Roslyn, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 1992(1992-12-13) (aged 93)
Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
Spouses
Marie Norton
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(m. 1923; div. 1929)​
    Gwladys Crosby Hopkins
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    (m. 1931; div. 1940)​
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      (m. 1941; div. 1957)​
        Marie Louise Schroeder
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        (m. 1958)​
        Children5
        Parent(s)Harry Payne Whitney
        Gertrude Vanderbilt
        RelativesSee Vanderbilt family and Whitney family
        Residence(s)Old Westbury, New York, U.S.
        Alma materYale University
        OccupationBusinessman
        Film producer
        Racehorse owner/breeder
        Philanthropist
        Military service
        Allegiance United States
        Branch/service United States Army
         United States Air Force
        RankSecond Lieutenant (Army)
        Colonel (Air Force)
        Battles/warsWorld War I
        World War II
        AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
        Legion of Merit
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