Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr. (September 22, 1912 - November 12, 1999) was a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, a son of the first Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt who died a hero in the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. His mother, Margaret Emerson, was one of America's wealthiest women and most sought-after hostesses, operating at least seven large estates around the country. His grandfather, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, had been Ameria's most revered businessman; his great-grandfather, William Henry Vanderbilt had been the richest man in the world. "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) started the family fortune in shipping and railroads. He was founder of the New York Central System and builder of Grand Central Terminal in New York. is the 265th day of the year (266th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... The Vanderbilts are a prominent family in the history of the United States. ... Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, born October 20, 1877 - died May 7, 1915, was a sportsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. ... RMS Lusitania was a British luxury ocean liner owned by the Cunard Steamship Line Shipping Company and built by John Brown and Company of Clydebank, Scotland. ...

Of American parents, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Jr. was born in London. His mother, Margaret Emerson, gave him a 600 acre (2.4 km²) horse farm in Glyndon Maryland called Sagamore Farm near Leon Schwartz's house for his 21st birthday, and it was in horse racing that he made his mark. The Vanderbilt family had by then given up control of most of their former railroad interests. Alfred G. Vanderbilt was President of Belmont Racetrack in New York and was the principal owner and president of Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore. When he was called into service for World War II, he captained a PT Boat in the South Pacific, earning the Silver Star for bravery. On his return, to his lasting disappointment he was not offered his old jobs again but he returned to racing with a vengeance. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Monument City, Charm City, Mob Town, B-more Motto: Get In On It (formerly The City That Reads and The Greatest City in America; BELIEVE is not the official motto but rather a specific campaign) Location Location of Baltimore in Maryland Coordinates , Government Country State County United... The Silver Star is the fourth highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. ...

Thoroughbred horse racing

The owner of Sagamore Farm in rural Baltimore County, Maryland, Vanderbilt had four Eclipse Award-winning horses. His best known champions were Discovery, Bed o'Roses, and Native Dancer, all of whom were inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. He also raced Find, Social Outcast and others, and was famous for arranging the epic 1938 Pimlico Special match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral at the Pimlico Race Course (Baltimore, Maryland), of which he was both president and owner. Sagamore Farm was an American Thoroughbred horse breeding farm in Glyndon, Baltimore County, Maryland. ... Baltimore County is a suburban county located in the northern portion of U.S. state of Maryland. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29... The Eclipse Award is a thoroughbred racing award. ... Discovery (1931-1958) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse about which the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame said: ...considered one of the greatest horses of the 20th century. ... Bed oRoses (1947 - January 5, 1953) was an American thoroughbred racehorse. ... Native Dancer (March 27, 1950-November 16, 1967), nicknamed the Gray Ghost, was one of the most celebrated and accomplished thoroughbred racehorses in history, the first horse made famous through the medium of television. ... The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Pimlico Special is an American thoroughbred horse race held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, home to the Triple Crown race, the Preakness Stakes. ... Seabiscuit (May 23, 1933—May 17, 1947) was a champion thoroughbred race horse in the United States. ... War Admiral (1934-1959), was a thoroughbred racing horse, the son of the great Man O War. ... Pimlico Race Course is a horse racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland, most famous for hosting the Preakness Stakes. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Monument City, Charm City, Mob Town, B-more Motto: Get In On It (formerly The City That Reads and The Greatest City in America; BELIEVE is not the official motto but rather a specific campaign) Location Location of Baltimore in Maryland Coordinates , Government Country State County United... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29...

At different times, Alfred G. Vanderbilt headed the New York Racing Association and United States Jockey Club. He was voted "Man who has done the most for racing" by the Jockey Club five times. On the last occasion, it was awarded to him posthumously. His son, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt III accepted it for him. The New York Racing Association is the non-profit governing body for thoroughbred horse-racing in the state of New York. ...

Five of his six children by three marriages survived him.