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
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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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