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Jane Stanford
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The tragic death of their son Leland Jr. from typhoid fever while touring Europe in 1884 profoundly altered the Stanfords' trajectory. Following this event, Jane Stanford insisted that a memorial institution be created in his name. While Leland Stanford initially conceived of a museum, Jane's vision was centered on a comprehensive university dedicated to both liberal and technical education, intended to foster practical scholarship and spiritual upliftment.
The university was established by the Founding Grant in 1885. Jane Stanford notably insisted that the institution adhere strictly to a n… -
Mountain View California
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Mountain View is a charter city located in the Santa Clara Valley region of San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States. Geographically situated approximately 38 miles south of San Francisco, it serves as a significant nexus for the global technology industry, often cited as the historical and ongoing birthplace of several paradigm-shifting digital enterprises. The city's early history is characterized by agricultural pursuits, primarily focused on apricots and early wine production, before its rapid transition into a center for …