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Nathan Homer Knorr
Third president of the incorporated Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society (1905–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nathan Homer Knorr (April 23, 1905 – June 8, 1977) was the third president of the incorporated Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society (called Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania since 1955). He was appointed president in January 1942,[1] replacing Joseph Franklin Rutherford, who had served in the position since 1917. Knorr was also a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1971.
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Born | April 23, 1905 (1905-04-23) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | June 8, 1977(1977-06-08) (aged 72) Wallkill, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | President of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society |
Movement | Jehovah's Witnesses |
Spouse |
Audrey Mock (m. 1953) |
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