John A. Widtsoe
1872–1952 (80 years)
Hometown: Froya, Sor-Trondelag, Norway
Biography
John A. Widtsoe was an apostle from 1921 until his death in 1952. Born in Norway, Widtsoe was a scientist and educator who brought intellectual rigor to church leadership.
Widtsoe earned a doctorate from the University of Göttingen and served as president of both Utah State and the University of Utah. He wrote extensively on reconciling science and religion.
His books “Joseph Smith as Scientist” and “Evidences and Reconciliations” attempted to harmonize Mormon doctrine with scientific knowledge. He represents the intellectual tradition among LDS apostles.
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Wives (1)
| # | Name | Marriage Date | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leah Eudora Dunford | Jun 1, 1898 | 24 | 26 | 2 | 7 |
Children (7)
With Leah Eudora Dunford (7 children)
- Anna Gaarden Widtsoe (b. Apr 2, 1899)
- Karl Marsel Widtsoe (b. Nov 27, 1902)
- John Andreas Widtsoe Jr.
- Mark Adriel Widtsoe
- Helen Widtsoe
- Mary Widtsoe
- Leah Eudora Widtsoe (b. Jan 1, 1912)
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