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William Henry Vanderbilt III
- Born
59th Governor of Rhode Island (1901–1981).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1981-04-14
- Occupation
- businessperson · naval officer · politician · governor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- New York City
Relationships
William Henry Vanderbilt III is the child of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt I and Ellen French.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAnne Gordon Colby1929 — 1969
- SpouseHelen Cummings Vanderbilt1970 — 1981
- SpouseEmily O'Neill Davies1923 — 1928
Family
- FatherAlfred Gwynne Vanderbilt I
- MotherEllen French
- SiblingAlfred Gwynne Vanderbilt II
- SiblingGeorge Washington Vanderbilt III
- ChildElsie Vanderbilt
- ChildAnne Colby Vanderbilt
- ChildEmily Vanderbilt
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| — Received | World War I Victory Medal (United States) |
| — Received | Naval Reserve Medal |
| — Received | American Defense Service Medal |
| — Received | American Campaign Medal |
| — Received | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal |
| — Received | World War II Victory Medal |
Education
William Henry Vanderbilt III’s education and training.
- Bates College
- Princeton University
- St. George's School
- Mesa Ranch School
Languages
Other languages
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q438573 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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