Leland Stanford
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Summary
Leland Stanford was born on March 9, 1824[1], in Watervliet[2]. He died on June 21, 1893[3], in Palo Alto[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,406 views/month, #6,576 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stanford Mausoleum[8]
- Father: Josiah Stanford[9]
- Spouse: Jane Stanford[10]
- Child: Leland Stanford, Jr.[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Position held: Governor of California[13], United States senator[14]
- Educated at: Cazenovia College[15], Clinton Liberal Institute[16]
- Award received: California Hall of Fame[17]
- Member of: Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[20]
- Commons category: Leland Stanford[21]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[22]
- Family name: Stanford[23]
- Given name: Leland[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Leland Stanford[25]
- Commons gallery: Leland Stanford[26]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[29], The Encyclopedia Americana[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: Leland Stanford[32]
- Different from: Leland Stanford, Jr.[33]
- Sibling: Charles Stanford[34], Thomas Welton Stanford[35], Josiah Stanford[36]
- National Governors Association biography URL: https://www.nga.org/governor/amasa-leland-stanford/[37]
Why It Matters
Leland Stanford has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Leland Stanford born?
Leland Stanford was born in Watervliet[2].
Where did Leland Stanford die?
Leland Stanford passed away in Palo Alto[4].
Who were Leland Stanford's parents?
Leland Stanford's father was Josiah Stanford[9].
Who was Leland Stanford married to?
Leland Stanford's spouses include Jane Stanford[10].
What did Leland Stanford do for work?
Leland Stanford worked as a politician[5] and businessperson[6].
Where did Leland Stanford go to school?
Leland Stanford was educated at Cazenovia College[15] and Clinton Liberal Institute[16].
What awards did Leland Stanford receive?
Honors received include California Hall of Fame[17].