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  Hinckley, Gordon B.
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AffiliationDemocratic  
 
NameGordon B. Hinckley
Address
Salt Lake City, Utah , United States
EmailNone
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Born June 23, 1910
DiedJanuary 27, 2008 (97 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Aug 11, 2024 01:15am
Tags Latter Day Saints (Mormon) -
InfoGordon Bitner Hinckley (born June 23, 1910) is the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a position he has held since March 12, 1995. He is the oldest person to preside over the LDS Church in its history. As President of the LDS Church, he is considered by its members to be a prophet, seer, and revelator. His administration has been noted for the building of new temples, and also the Perpetual Education Fund coupled with continued commitment to existing church owned educational institutions.

Hinckley also serves as Chairman of the Church Board of Education and Board of Trustees that governs the Church Educational System.


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Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jan 27, 2008 10:00pm News LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley dies  Article RBH 
Sep 13, 2007 11:00am General President Hinckley receives Citizen of the Century award  Article Thomas Walker 
Jun 24, 2004 12:00am News Medal for Pres. Hinckley is 94th birthday present  Article Summer Intern 
Apr 06, 2004 12:00am News Mormon Church President's Wife Dies at 92  Article Gerald Farinas 

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RACES
  10/06/2007 L.D.S. First Presidency Won 33.33% (+0.00%)
  03/12/1995 LDS President/Prophet Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/12/1995 L.D.S. First Presidency Won 33.33% (+0.00%)
  06/05/1994 LDS President/Prophet Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  11/10/1985 LDS President/Prophet Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  12/30/1973 LDS President/Prophet Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
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