Stanford University

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Stanford University

Stanford University (pronounced /ˈstæn.fərd/) is a private research university located in Stanford, California. The university was founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford in memory of their only child, Leland Stanford Jr., who had died of typhoid fever at age 15 the previous year.

Etymology

The university is named after Leland Stanford Jr., the only child of Leland and Jane Stanford. The Stanfords decided to use their wealth to create an institution in their son's honor, instead of leaving it to chance and charitable institutions as was the custom of the time.

Related Terms

  • Leland Stanford: (1824–1893) An American industrialist and politician, he served as the governor of California and a U.S. senator. He and his wife founded Stanford University.
  • Jane Stanford: (1828–1905) Co-founder of Stanford University along with her husband, Leland Stanford.
  • Leland Stanford Junior University: The official name of Stanford University, named in memory of Leland and Jane Stanford's only child.
  • Stanford Cardinal: The athletic teams of Stanford University. The term "Cardinal" refers to the vivid red color, not the bird.
  • Stanford Research Park: A technology park established in 1951 as a joint venture between Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto.
  • Silicon Valley: The southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, where Stanford University is located. The university is often credited for its significant role in the development of this major high-tech hub.

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