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Leland Stanford is responsible for the founding of one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. Stanford accumulated a fortune from the Gold Rush and railroad industries. He dedicated his life to the education of California's young people.
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∙ 12y agohe was one of the big four inverters on the west cost investing in rail roads he owned a couple wineries and created Stanford University
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Was leland Stanford a robber baron or a captain of industry?
He can be considered both, it depends on the point of view directed on the topic. It really is an opinion based question that can be answered by researching about him and drawing a conclusion.
What is the birth name of Leland Chapman?
Leland Chapman's birth name is Leland Blaine Chapman.
What is the birth name of Leland Starnes?
Leland Starnes's birth name is Roy Leland Starnes.
When was Leland Brewsaugh born?
Leland Brewsaugh was born in 1935.
When did Leland Brewsaugh die?
Leland Brewsaugh died in 2003.
Who was Leland Stanford?
Leland Stanford is the founder of Stanford University.
Who was a famous personality born in 1870 and graduated from Stanford junior University in 1891?
Leland Stanford, Jr.
How did leland Stanford get rich and famous?
Building railroads and constructing companies
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.
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.
How did leland Stanford treated his workers?
he used to exploited them especially the Chinese workers.
Did Leland Stanford have a hobby?
yes
What did leland Stanford do?
founder of Stanford university, he was a politician and he was a railroad developer
