Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt, later Cecil, later Bulkely-Johnson, later Goodsir (August 22, 1900 – February 7, 1976) was an American heiress and member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, known for her eccentric behavior. Born at the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, she inherited the estate after her father's death in 1914. Cornelia's life took her through various marriages and relocations, including a period in Paris where she dyed her hair bright pink and changed her name to Nilcha. After moving to London, she married Captain Vivian Francis Bulkeley-Johnson in 1949 and later William Robert "Bill" Goodsir in 1972. Her legacy includes her sons inheriting the Biltmore estate, with George Cecil opting for the majority of the estate's land and the Biltmore Farms Company, while William Cecil preserved the chateau, which is now open to the public. Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt passed away in 1976 in Oxford, England. Her colorful life and legacy continue to capture public interest.References:Vanderbilt, Arthur T. II. (1989) Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt New York: Quill / William Morrow. ISBN 0-688-10386-3.External links:Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt at Find a Grave1919 Photograph of Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt

Cornelia Cochrane Churchill Guest, born November 28, 1963, is a New York socialite, actress, author, and animal rights advocate. She gained prominence as the Debutante of the Decade for the 1980s at the International Debutante Ball in New York City. Cornelia, the daughter of British polo champion Winston Guest and socialite Lucy "C.Z." Douglas Cochrane, was named after her great-grandmother, Lady Cornelia Spencer-Churchill. An accomplished equestrian, she made her debut in 1981-1982, attracting celebrities and royals. She pursued an acting career in Hollywood and later became a spokesperson for animal rights, advocating veganism and cruelty-free fashion. Cornelia has authored a memoir, "The Debutante’s Guide to Life," and a vegan cookbook, "Cornelia Guest's Simple Pleasures: Healthy Seasonal Cooking & Easy Entertaining." She also runs a vegan catering business and serves as a Director on the Board of the Humane Society of New York. In January 2020, she relocated to Dallas, Texas, to provide a better home for her rescued animals, including mini horses, donkeys, Guinea hens, a Sulcata tortoise, ducks, chickens, peacocks, cats, and dogs.

Cornelia Rau, a German and Australian citizen, gained notoriety for being wrongfully detained by the Australian government for ten months in 2004 and 2005 as part of the mandatory detention program. Her case sparked a government inquiry that investigated over 200 similar instances of suspected unlawful detention by the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. Rau's disappearance from Manly Hospital in 2004 led to her discovery at Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre and later at Baxter Detention Centre, where she was classified as a suspected illegal immigrant for refusing to disclose her true identity. Rau's struggle with mental illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, played a significant role in her experiences. Her story was portrayed in the 2020 show "Stateless," with the character Sofie Werner based on her. Rau's life in Australia began when her family moved there in 1967, and she later worked as a flight attendant and joined a cult before being diagnosed with mental illness. Her disappearance and subsequent detention shed light on the complexities of Australia's immigration and mental health systems.

Cornelia Clark Fort (February 5, 1919 – March 21, 1943) was an American aviator known for her involvement in two significant aviation events. She gained recognition as the first United States pilot to encounter the Japanese air fleet during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, while conducting a civilian training flight at Pearl Harbor. Fort narrowly escaped a mid-air collision with Japanese aircraft and a strafing attack after making an emergency landing. The following year, she became the second member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Tragically, Fort became the first female pilot in American history to die on active duty when she was involved in a mid-air collision and crashed in Texas on March 21, 1943.Fort was born into a prominent family in Nashville, Tennessee, and showed an early interest in flying. She trained for and earned her pilot's license, becoming the second woman in Tennessee to acquire a commercial license and the first to obtain an instructors' license. Her courageous actions during the Pearl Harbor attack and her service as a WASP pilot have left a lasting legacy. The Cornelia Fort Airpark in East Nashville is named in her honor, and she was portrayed in the film Tora! Tora! Tora! by actress Jeff Donnell. Fort's contribution to aviation history and her tragic death while serving her country have cemented her place as a pioneer in women's military aviation.

Cornelia Burwell Wilbur (1908–1992) was an American psychiatrist renowned for her work with Shirley Ardell Mason, who was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Wilbur's career spanned various locations, including Omaha, New York City, and Weston, West Virginia. She made significant contributions to psychiatry, including her appointment as a professor of psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Wilbur was a pioneer clinician, an educator, and a researcher who advocated for parenting education to prevent child abuse. Despite her acclaimed work, Wilbur's diagnosis of Mason has been questioned, and both she and Flora Schreiber, the author of the book "Sybil," have been accused of manipulating Mason for professional and financial gain. Wilbur passed away in 1992 at the age of 84, having been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Her life and controversies surrounding her work have been subjects of various publications and documentaries. Despite the controversy, Wilbur's impact on the field of psychiatry and her work with dissociative identity disorder remains a significant aspect of her legacy.