Albert Woods | |
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Garter Principal King of Arms | |
In office 1869–1904 | |
Monarchs | Victoria Edward VII |
Preceded by | Sir Charles Young |
Succeeded by | Sir Alfred Scott-Gatty |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 April 1816 |
Died | 7 January 1904 (aged 87) |
Sir Albert William Woods GCVO KCB KCMG KStJ FSA (16 April 1816 – 7 January 1904) was an English officer of arms, who served as Garter Principal King of Arms from 1869 to 1904. The Woods family has a strong tradition of service at the College of Arms. Albert Woods was the son of Sir William Woods, Garter King of Arms from 1838 until his death in 1842. Likewise, the grandson of Albert Woods was Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston, who also rose to the rank of Garter King of Arms and served there from 1930 until 1944.