Stephen L Richards
American religious leader (1879-1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen L Richards[1] (June 18, 1879 – May 19, 1959) was a prominent leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church and the First Counselor in the First Presidency.
Quick Facts First Counselor in the First Presidency, Predecessor ...
Stephen L Richards | |
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First Counselor in the First Presidency | |
April 9, 1951 (1951-04-09) – May 19, 1959 (1959-05-19) | |
Predecessor | J. Reuben Clark |
Successor | J. Reuben Clark |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
January 18, 1917 (1917-01-18) – April 9, 1951 (1951-04-09) | |
End reason | Called as First Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
January 18, 1917 (1917-01-18) – May 19, 1959 (1959-05-19) | |
Reason | Death of Francis M. Lyman |
Reorganization at end of term | Henry D. Moyle added to First Presidency; Howard W. Hunter ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | (1879-06-18)June 18, 1879 Mendon, Utah Territory, United States |
Died | May 19, 1959(1959-05-19) (aged 79) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Resting place | Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 40°41′52.08″N 111°50′30.12″W |
Spouse(s) | Irene Smith Merrill |
Children | 9 |
Parents | Stephen L. Richards Emma Louise Stayner |
Relatives | Willard Richards (grandfather) Stayner Richards (brother) |
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