Cornelius
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Saint, died a.d. 253, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 251–253.
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Peter von 1783–1867, German painter.
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a male given name: from a Roman family name.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt was arguably the first railroad tycoon to dominate the stock exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Established missiles like the Sidewinder are highly effective, but were designed to destroy jet fighters and other expensive targets, said Cornelius.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Many of these women are also mothers, Cornelius Smith noted, and their campaigns balance the identities commander and caregiver.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
Lucian Msamati plays Cornelius, a sort of guardian angel for Paige, his sometime neighbor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
When Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic himself, arrived, Percy bowed so low that his glasses fell off and shattered.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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