George Albert Smith
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This article is about the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For others of the same name, see George Albert Smith (disambiguation).
George Albert Smith Sr. (April 4, 1870 – April 4, 1951) was an American religious leader who served as the eighth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Quick Facts 8th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Predecessor ...
George Albert Smith | |
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8th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
May 21, 1945 (1945-05-21) – April 4, 1951 (1951-04-04) | |
Predecessor | Heber J. Grant |
Successor | David O. McKay |
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
June 21, 1943 (1943-06-21) – May 21, 1945 (1945-05-21) | |
Predecessor | Rudger Clawson |
Successor | George F. Richards |
End reason | Became President of the Church |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 8, 1903 (1903-10-08) – May 21, 1945 (1945-05-21) | |
Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
End reason | Became President of the Church |
LDS Church Apostle | |
October 8, 1903 (1903-10-08) – April 4, 1951 (1951-04-04) | |
Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
Reason | Death of Brigham Young Jr. |
Reorganization at end of term | Marion G. Romney ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | (1870-04-04)April 4, 1870 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S. |
Died | April 4, 1951(1951-04-04) (aged 81) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) |
Lucy Emily Woodruff
(m. 1892; died 1937) |
Children | 3 |
Parents | John Henry Smith Sarah Farr |
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