Frederick William Franz

American religious leader and writer

Frederick William Franz - American religious leader and writer
Born

1893
132 years ago

Died

December 22nd, 1992
32 years ago — 99 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

Links & References

Served as a prominent religious leader within the Jehovah's Witnesses organization. Held the position of president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society for several decades. Contributed significantly to the religious literature published by the organization, including translations of the Bible into various languages. Played a key role in establishing doctrinal teachings and overseeing the expansion of the denomination during the mid-20th century.

Served as president of the Watch Tower Society

Oversaw the translation of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

Contributed to the published literature of Jehovah's Witnesses

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