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The full name of the university is "Leland Stanford Junior University." Leland Stanford (senior) was one of the "Big Four" who founded the Southern Pacific Railroad, and he participated in the "Golden Spike" ceremony when the Central Pacific (later the Southern Pacific) linked with the Union Pacific at Promontory Point, Utah, to establish the first transcontinental railroad. Stanford held the offices of Governor of California and later U.S. Senator from California. He and his wife Jane established Stanford University in honor of their son Leland, Jr., who died at the age of 15 in 1884 on a trip to Italy. It opened its doors in 1891.
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∙ 14y agoJohn Harvard donated books to the University.
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∙ 8y agoIt's part of the University of California system and is located in Berkeley, CA.
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∙ 12y agoIt was originally named the Harvington-Ardmanschmidt College, and Harvington-Ardmanschmidt was contracted to Harv-Ard, then Harvard.
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Is it Stanford University or Stanford College?
Full name is Leland Stanford Junior University-Leland Stanford Junior was a person; the school is not a junior college. Stanford University is its common name.
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Green Library
Is Stanford university in Colorado?
Stanford University is located in Stanford, California.
Is Stanford is a private university?
Yes. Stanford University is a private institution.
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Stanford university official name is the cardinal, Which is a color. The tree is an unofficial nickname.
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Cardinal.
When was Stanford University created?
Stanford University was created in 1891.
Who was Stanford?
Leland Stanford is the founder of Stanford University.
What does Stanford university stand for?
"Stanford University" is short for Leland Stanford Junior University. It was named after the deceased son of a railroad tycoon.
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