John A. Widtsoe

Writer, Author

1872 – 1952

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Who was John A. Widtsoe?

John Andreas Widtsoe was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1921 until his death. Widtsoe was also a noted author, scientist, and academic.

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Born
Jan 31, 1872
Froyen, Norway
Also known as
  • John Widtsoe
  • John A Widtsoe
Siblings
Religion
  • Mormonism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
  • University of Göttingen
  • Brigham Young College
Employment
  • Brigham Young University
  • University of Utah
Lived in
  • Sør-Trøndelag
Died
Nov 29, 1952
Salt Lake City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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