(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
Marie Norton
(m. 1923; div. 1929)
Gwladys Crosby Hopkins
(m. 1931; div. 1940)
Eleanor Searle
(m. 1941; div. 1957)
Marie Louise Schroeder
(m. 1958)
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
United States
Branch/service
United States Army United States Air Force
Rank
Second Lieutenant (Army) Colonel (Air Force)
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Awards
Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit
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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