David O. McKay
American religious leader (1873–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Oman McKay (September 8, 1873 – January 18, 1970)[2] was an American religious leader and educator who served as the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1951 until his death in 1970. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906,[3] McKay was an active general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history.[4] (Eldred G. Smith was a general authority for 66 years, but only served actively for 32 years, prior to being designated as emeritus.)[5]
Quick Facts 9th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Predecessor ...
David O. McKay | |
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9th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
April 9, 1951 (1951-04-09) – January 18, 1970 (1970-01-18T18) | |
Predecessor | George Albert Smith |
Successor | Joseph Fielding Smith |
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (with Joseph Fielding Smith as Acting President) | |
August 8, 1950 (1950-08-08) – April 9, 1951 (1951-04-09) | |
Predecessor | George F. Richards |
Successor | Joseph Fielding Smith |
End reason | Became President of the Church |
Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
May 21, 1945 (1945-05-21) – April 4, 1951 (1951-04-04) | |
Called by | George Albert Smith |
Successor | J. Reuben Clark |
End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency on the death of George Albert Smith |
Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
October 11, 1934 (1934-10-11) – May 14, 1945 (1945-05-14) | |
Called by | Heber J. Grant |
Predecessor | J. Reuben Clark |
End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency on the death of Heber J. Grant |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
April 9, 1906 (1906-04-09) – October 11, 1934 (1934-10-11) | |
Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
April 9, 1906 (1906-04-09) – January 18, 1970 (1970-01-18T18) | |
Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
Reason | Resignation of Matthias F. Cowley and John W. Taylor from the Quorum of the Twelve; death of Marriner W. Merrill[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | Boyd K. Packer ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | David Oman McKay (1873-09-08)September 8, 1873 Huntsville, Utah Territory, U.S. |
Died | January 18, 1970(1970-01-18) (aged 96) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W |
Alma mater | University of Utah |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 7 |
Parents | David McKay Jennette E. Evans |
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