Frederick Franz

Frederick William Franz (September 12, 1893 – December 22, 1992) was a president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, the legal entity used to administer the work of Jehovah's Witnesses. He had previously served as vice-president of the same corporation from 1945 until 1977 when he replaced Nathan H. Knorr as president. His position was administrative, as the Governing Body assumed control of all Jehovah's Witness corporations in 1976. He remained president until his death in 1992.