Home / Scientists and Inventors / Alexander Wood Alexander Wood 1817 – 1884 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography Alexander Wood (1817–1884) was a Scottish physician. Born December 10, 1817 in Cupar. Died February 26, 1884 in Edinburgh. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Tom Kilburn 1921 – 2001 Educators Paul Eisler 1907 – 1992 Scientists and Inventors Kenneth Arrow 1921 – 2017 Authors and Writers Eugene Dynkin 1924 – 2014 Educators