Stanford, Leland
From Astro-Databank
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| born on | 9 March 1824 | ||
| Place | Watervliet NY, USA, 42n43, 73w42 | ||
| Timezone | LMT m73w42 (is local mean time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   19°07'   or 
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Biography
American entrepreneur, the founder of Stanford University in memory of his son. In 1885, with a gift of land and securities, he founded the University. Entering politics in 1861, he went on to become the governor of California and a U.S. Senator. Stanford also was a lawyer and railroad builder.
He died in 1893.
Source Notes
Penfield Collection spec 10:30 PM. Old file has 10:20 PM
Categories
- Vocation : Law : Attorney
- Vocation : Politics : Public office (Governor of California, U.S. Senator)
- Lifestyle : Financial : Philanthropist (Founded University)
- Notable : Book Collection : American Book
