Thomas spencer monson biography
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Thomas S. Monson
President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (–)
"Thomas Monson" redirects here. For the English politician, see Sir Thomas Monson, 1st Baronet.
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February3,()January2,() | |
Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
Successor | Russell M. Nelson |
March12,()February3,() | |
Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
Successor | Boyd K. Packer |
End reason | Became President of the Church |
March12,()January27,() | |
Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
Successor | Henry B. Eyring |
End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency upon the death of Gordon B. Hinckley |
November10,()March3,() | |
Called by | Ezra Taft Benson |
Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
Successor | James E. Faust |
End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency upon the death of Howard W. Hunter |
October4,()November10,() | |
Called by | David O. McKay |
End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
October10,()January2,() | |
Called by | David O. McKay |
Reason | Death of Henry D. Moyle; N. Eldon Tanner added to First Presidency |
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