Ezra T. Benson
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For his great-grandson and the religious and political leader (1899–1994), see Ezra Taft Benson.
Ezra Taft Benson (February 22, 1811 – September 3, 1869) (commonly referred to as Ezra T. Benson to distinguish him from his great-grandson of the same name) was an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
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Ezra T. Benson | |
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16) – September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03) | |
Called by | Brigham Young |
LDS Church Apostle | |
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16) – September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03) | |
Called by | Brigham Young |
Reason | Removal of John E. Page from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | Albert Carrington ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | Ezra Taft Benson (1811-02-22)February 22, 1811 Mendon, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | September 3, 1869(1869-09-03) (aged 58) Ogden, Utah Territory, United States |
Resting place | Logan City Cemetery 41.7492°N 111.8061°W / 41.7492; -111.8061 (Ogden City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | 8 |
Children | 35 |
Parents | John Benson Chloe Taft |
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