Alva Woods, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alva Woods

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1794

Place of Birth: Shoreham, Vermont, United States

Date of Death: 11-Aug-1887

Profession: minister, university teacher, academic administrator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Alva Woods (1794–1887) was an American minister, university professor and university president.
He was interim President of Brown University, 1826–28 and President of Transylvania University, 1828-31.
Of most historical significance, he served as the first President of the University of Alabama from 1831 to 1837.