John A. Widtsoe | |
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
March 17, 1921 | – November 29, 1952|
LDS Church Apostle | |
March 17, 1921 | – November 29, 1952|
Reason | Death of Anthon H. Lund; Anthony W. Ivins added to First Presidency |
Reorganization at end of term | Adam S. Bennion ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | John Andreas Widtsoe January 31, 1872 Frøya, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
Died | November 29, 1952 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | (aged 80)
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
Education | Harvard University (AB) University of Göttingen (MA, PhD) |
Spouse(s) | Leah Dunford |
Parents | John and Anna Widtsoe |
John Andreas Widtsoe (/ˈwɪtsoʊ/; January 31, 1872 – November 29, 1952) was a Norwegian-American scientist, author, and religious leader who was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1921 until his death in 1952.