John Andreas Widtsoe
Information regarding John A. Widtsoe
- Apostle number: 61
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 54
- Date of birth: January 31, 1872
- Place of birth: Froyen, Sor-Trondelorg, Norway
- Date of apostolic ordination: March 17, 1921
- Age when ordained apostle: 49 years 1 month
- End of apostolic service: November 29, 1952
- Total apostolic years: 31 years 8 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: March 17, 1921
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 31 years 8 months
- Date of death: November 29, 1952
- Age at death: 80 years 9 months
- Place of death: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
- Remarks: At birth, one of his hands was attached to his head, but surgery resolved this problem; served as president of both Utah State University and the University of Utah; his scholarly work entitled ‘Evidences and Reconciliations’ continues to be held in high esteem.
- Inspirational quote: “The line of communication between God and man is always open unless broken by man himself.”
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