Alva Belmont, American suffragist (d. 1933) was born on January 17, 1853.

Alva Erskine Belmont, known as Alva Vanderbilt from 1875 to 1896, was a prominent multi-millionaire American socialite and a major figure in the American women's suffrage movement. She was noted for her energy, intelligence, strong opinions, and willingness to challenge convention.