About Leonard Woods
Lived 1807 – 1878 (aged 71). Leonard Woods was an American theologian.
Leonard Woods (November 24, 1807 – December 24, 1878) was the fourth president of Bowdoin College.
Life and career Born in Newbury, Massachusetts, Woods attended Phillips Andover Academy before graduating from Union College in 1827 with Phi Beta Kappa honors and membership in Kappa Alpha Society. After having graduated from Andover Theological Seminary, he made a translation of George Christian Knapp's Christian Theology, which became long used as a textbook in American theological seminaries.
Woods died in 1878 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Woods, "while an object of suspicion to many contemporaries because of his pronounced opposition to the abolitionist movement," was remembered as "an inspiring teacher and a man of unusual breadth of scholarship and culture."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonard Woods?
President of Bowdoin College
When was Leonard Woods born?
Leonard Woods was born on 24 November 1807 in Newbury.
When did Leonard Woods die?
Leonard Woods died on 24 December 1878 in Boston.
What was Leonard Woods's occupation?
Leonard Woods was a theologian.
What nationality was Leonard Woods?
Leonard Woods was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leonard Woods (college president)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Woods. https://biography.guide/leonard-woods/
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