Leland Stanford Jr.
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Leland Stanford Jr. (May 14, 1868 – March 13, 1884), known as Leland DeWitt Stanford until he was nine,[1] was the only son of American industrialist and politician Leland Stanford and his wife Jane. Following his death from typhoid at age 15, he became the namesake of Stanford University, which is officially called Leland Stanford Junior University.
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Born | Leland DeWitt Stanford (1868-05-14)May 14, 1868 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
Died | March 13, 1884(1884-03-13) (aged 15) Florence, Italy |
Known for | Namesake of Stanford University |
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