Paul Shoup
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Paul Shoup (January 8, 1874 – July 30, 1946)[1][2] was an American businessman, president and later vice-chairman of the Southern Pacific Railroad in the 1920s and 1930s,[6][7] a founding board member of the Stanford University School of Business,[11] and founder of the community of Los Altos, California.[12]
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Born | January 8, 1874 (1874-01-08)[1] |
Died | July 30, 1946 (1946-07-31) (aged 72)[1][3] |
Resting place | Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, California[4] Latitude: 37.39830, Longitude: -122.12750[5] |
Nationality | American |
Education | San Bernardino High School graduate 1891[2] |
Occupation | Railroad Executive[6][7] |
Employer | Southern Pacific Railroad[6][7] |
Known for | Southern Pacific Railroad Executive,[6][7] Founder of Los Altos,[8] Stanford University Trustee[3] |
Title | Vice-Chairman[6][7] |
Political party | Republican[9] |
Spouse | Rose Wilson Shoup[10] |
Children | Carl Sumner, Jack Wilson, and Louise[3] |
Parent(s) | Timothy and Sarah Sumner Shoup |
Relatives | Siblings: Twins Carl and Guy Shoup, Brother Fred, Sister Faith |
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