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Leland Stanford

Watervliet, New York

May 27, 2025

Leland Stanford was an American industrialist, businessman, politician, and philanthropist. He served as a U.S. senator and was also the first Republican Governor of California. He is best known as one of the founders of Stanford University.

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Britannica. Profile on Stanford

Governors of California. Stanford’s political career

Newsjunkie staff and J. Young - May 27, 2025

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Stanford, Leland

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Stanford

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American industrialist and university founder.

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Leland

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leland-Stanford