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Biography of John A. Widtsoe - LDS Leader
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John Andreas Widtsoe (1872 - 1952) John Andreas Widtsoe was ordained March 17, 1921 to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to fill a vacancy caused by the death of President Anthon H. Lund just 15 days earlier. Elder Widtsoe passed away November 20, 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Adam S. Bennion was called after the passing of Elder Widtsoe. start box series box | title= Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | years= March 17, 1921–November 20, 1952 | before=Melvin J. Ballard | after= Joseph F. Merrill | end box

