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Governor Leland is important because he drove the last spike (The Golden Spike) to complete the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869!
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Who was Leland Stanford?
Leland Stanford is the founder of Stanford University.
What were leland Stanford accomplishment?
the many accomplishments of Leland was that he was the president of the first transcontinental railroad and Stanford university was also one of his many accomplishments
How did leland Stanford make his money?
he build railroads
How Leland Stanford spent his money?
he gave it to his mistress xD
What are the names of Leland Stanfords siblings?
Leland Stanford was the founder of Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. He was one of eight children. His brothers were named Asa, Dewitt, Charles, Josiah, Thomas and Jerome. He had one sister, named Elvera.
Former California governor and organizer of the central pacific railroad?
Leland Stanford
Who was Leland Stanford?
Leland Stanford is the founder of Stanford University.
What was Leland Stanford's mother's name?
Leland Stanford's mother's name was Jane Lathrop Stanford.
Who was Stanford?
Leland Stanford is the founder of Stanford University.
What are the names of Leland Stanford's children?
He only had one named Leland Stanford, Jr.
Which of these men was a businessman governor of a state co founded the Central Pacific Railroad and established a university in California?
Leland Stanford
What were some of Leland Stanford's accomplishments other than the railroad?
Stanford University with an endowment in the name of his only child, governor of CA 1861-63, US Senator from 1885.
What age did Leland Stanford die at?
Leland Stanford died in June 21, 1893. idk how he died :/
Stanford University was named for its donor Leland Stanford.?
It was named after Leland Stanford jr - who died of typhoid at just 15 years old.
Who is leland standford?
Amasa Leland Stanford was an American tycoon, industrialist, politician and founder of Stanford University. Leland Stanford also helped plan and build California's Central Pacific railroad.
Why did Leland Stanford create Stanford University?
he was a railroad developer
How did leland Stanford treated his workers?
he used to exploited them especially the Chinese workers.
