Dr William Le Roy Broun by William Le Roy Broun

Dr William Le Roy Broun by William Le Roy Broun

William Le Roy Broun

1827-1902

William Leroy Broun was born in Middleburg, Virginia. He earned a master's degree from the University of Virginia in 1850 before completing a postgraduate course in mathematics and German at UVA in 1852. Broun then taught at Oakland College in Mississippi for two years and the University of Georgia for another two years. Notably, he established and served as president of Bloomfield Academy in Virginia from 1857 to 1861. During the Civil War, Broun served in the Confederate Army as the commandant of the Richmond Arsenal, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. Post-war, he taught at various institutions, including the University of Georgia, Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical College, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Texas. Broun twice assumed the presidency of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) from 1882 to 1883 and from 1884 to 1902. His leadership significantly influenced the institute, emphasizing agriculture and mechanical arts in the curriculum and securing increased state support. Recognized as one of Auburn's most influential leaders, Broun received honorary degrees from St. John's College in 1874 and the University of Georgia in 1892. He passed away in 1902.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://alabamaauthors.org

1912

Dr William Le Roy Broun. New York; Neale Publishing Co, 1912.

AL Book Collection

Broun, William Le Roy, “Dr William Le Roy Broun by William Le Roy Broun,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed November 8, 2026, https://www.alabamaauthors.org/items/show/24604.