John W. Taylor (Mormon)

John W. Taylor (Mormon)


John Whittaker Taylor (May 15, 1858 – October 10, 1916) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and was the son of John Taylor, the third president of the church. While he was an apostle, he was excommunicated from the LDS Church for opposing the church's abandonment of plural marriage.

Read more about John W. Taylor (Mormon):  Family and Occupation, Church Service and Conflict, Honors

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