Leland Stanford: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Amasa Leland Stanford |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1824 • Watervliet • New York |
| Died | June 21, 1893 (aged 69) • Palo Alto • California |
| Title / Office | governor (1861-1863), California |
| Founder | Stanford University |
| Role In | Gilded Age |
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