William Ransom Wood, Date of Birth, Date of Death

William Ransom Wood

American academic administrator and civic leader

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1907

Date of Death: 25-Feb-2001

Profession: politician, university teacher, academic administrator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

William Ransom Wood (February 3, 1907 – February 25, 2001) was an influential figure in the history of the University of Alaska and of Fairbanks, Alaska. Wood was born near Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.
He was an Episcopalian.
He served in the U.S.
Navy during World War II.
He became vice president of the University of Nevada.