- List of members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)
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In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Quorum of the Twelve, the Council of the Twelve Apostles, or simply the Twelve) is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy. The quorum was first organized in 1835 and designated as a body of "traveling councilors". The following are the current and previous members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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List notes
This list only includes individuals who have served (or are currently serving) in the Quorum. This list is organized by current Quorum members, Original Quorum members, then by date of appointment to the Quorum, and lastly by last name. Members of the First Presidency, which include the President of the Church and his counselors, are generally not considered part of the Quorum, and a calling to the First Presidency entails leaving the quorum. Exceptions to this rule are noted. It is also possible to be ordained to the office of Apostle without automatic membership in the Quorum of the Twelve, or to serve in the First Presidency without having been ordained as an Apostle. Such individuals who never became members of the Quorum do not appear in this list.
The "Nationality" column describes the place of birth, and may not correspond to ethnicity.
The begin and end dates document the dates on which an individual first joined (typically corresponding to an ordination date) and last belonged to the Quorum. Strictly speaking, members of the First Presidency usually rejoin the Quorum temporarily whenever a Church President dies, and before a successor is called. For simplicity, we do not consider these periods in determining the end date. On occasion, a quorum member has left the Quorum for a time and later rejoined it. This is noted.
Additional positions held appears with each member, including, Counselor in the First Presidency ("First Counselor," etc.), President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles ("Quorum President"), Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles ("Acting Quorum President"), President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Church President"), and Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve. Note that a President of the Quorum need not be a member of the Quorum if he belongs to the First Presidency. In such situations, an Acting President may have been called, as noted.
Current Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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Boyd K. Packer
September 10, 1924
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, February 3, 2008.
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, June 5, 1994 – January 27, 2008.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, April 9, 1970.
Apostle, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, April 9, 1970.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, September 30, 1961 – April 9, 1970.
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L. Tom Perry
August 5, 1922
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 6, 1974.
Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 11, 1974.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Harold B. Lee, October 6, 1972 – April 6, 1974.Name:
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Notes:Russell M. Nelson
September 9, 1924
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 7, 1984.
Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 12, 1984.
CES Board Member and Chairman, Executive Committee; Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational System
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Notes:Dallin H. Oaks
August 12, 1932
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 7, 1984.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, May 3, 1984.
Elder Oaks is a former professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School, a former president of Brigham Young University, and a former justice of the Utah Supreme Court. CES Board Member and Member, Executive Committee; Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational System.Name:
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Notes:M. Russell Ballard
October 8, 1928
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 6, 1985.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 10, 1985 – October 6, 1985.
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, February 21, 1980 – October 6, 1985.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 3, 1976 – October 6, 1985.
Grandson of both Hyrum Mack Smith and Melvin J. Ballard; direct descendent of Joseph F. Smith and Hyrum Smith. CES Board Member; Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational System
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Richard G. Scott
November 7, 1928
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Ezra Taft Benson, October 1, 1988.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Ezra Taft Benson, October 6, 1988.
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1983 – October 1, 1988.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 2, 1977 – October 1, 1988.Name:
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Robert D. Hales
August 24, 1932
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 2, 1994.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 7, 1994.
Presiding Bishop, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 6, 1985 – April 2, 1994.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1976 – April 6, 1985.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 4, 1975 – October 1, 1976.Name:
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Notes:Jeffrey R. Holland
December 3, 1940
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1989 – June 23, 1994.
Former President of Brigham Young University
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Notes:David A. Bednar
June 15, 1952
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004.
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Quentin L. Cook
September 8, 1940
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 6, 2007.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 11, 2007.
Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 1, 2007 – October 6, 2007.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 5, 1998 – October 6, 2007.
Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 6, 1996 – April 5, 1998.Name:
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D. Todd Christofferson
January 24, 1945
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 10, 2008.
Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 1998 – April 5, 2008.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1993 – April 5, 2008.
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Neil L. Andersen
August 9, 1951
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 9, 2009.
Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 – April 4, 2009.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 3, 1993 – April 4, 2009.Members of the original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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Notes:Thomas B. Marsh
November 1, 1799
January 31, 1868 (aged 68)
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 25, 1835 – March 17, 1839.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 25, 1835 – March 17, 1839.
LDS Church Apostle, April 25, 1835 – March 17, 1839.
Was excommunicated for apostasy March 17, 1839, and was rebaptized on July 16, 1857.Name:
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Notes:David W. Patten
November 14, 1799
October 25, 1838 (aged 38)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – October 25, 1838.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – October 25, 1838.
Killed in the Battle of Crooked River.
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Notes:Brigham Young
June 1, 1801
August 29, 1877 (aged 76)
American
2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, December 27, 1847 – August 29, 1877.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 14, 1840 – December 27, 1847.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 14, 1835 – December 27, 1847.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 14, 1835 – August 29, 1877.
Succeeded Smith as leader of the LDS church. Was also Governor of Utah Territory from February 3, 1851 to April 12, 1858.
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Heber C. Kimball
June 14, 1801
June 22, 1868 (aged 67)
American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, December 27, 1847 – June 22, 1868.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 14, 1835 – December 27, 1847.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 14, 1835 – June 22, 1868.
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Notes:Orson Hyde
January 8, 1805
November 28, 1878 (aged 73)
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, December 27, 1847 – April 10, 1857.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 14, 1846 – November 28, 1878.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, June 27, 1839 – January 11, 1846.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – May 4, 1839.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – November 28, 1878.
Was removed from the Quorum due to apostasy May 4, 1839, but readmitted Jun 27, 1839. As a result, was given reduced seniority on 10 Apr 1875.
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Notes:William E. M'Lellin
January 18, 1806
April 24, 1883 (aged 71)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – May 11, 1838.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – May 11, 1838.
Excommunicated for apostasy in 1838.
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Notes:Parley P. Pratt
April 12, 1807
May 13, 1857 (aged 50)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 21, 1835 – May 13, 1857.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 21, 1835 – May 13, 1857.
In 1857, on a farm northeast of Van Buren, Arkansas, Pratt was murdered by Hector McLean, the legal husband of one of Pratt's plural wives.[1] Pratt is buried near Alma, Arkansas.
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Notes:Luke S. Johnson
November 3, 1807
December 9, 1861 (aged 54)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – September 3, 1837.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – December 31, 1837.
Was excommunicated for apostasy Apr 13, 1838, and later rebaptized in 1846.
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Notes:William Smith
March 13, 1811
November 13, 1893 (aged 82)
American
Petitioner for RLDS Patriarchate, called by Joseph Smith III, April 6, 1872 – November 13, 1893.
LDS Church Presiding Patriarch, May 24, 1845 – October 6, 1845.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, May 25, 1839 – October 6, 1845.
LDS Church Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – May 4, 1839.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Smith Jr., February 15, 1835 – October 6, 1845.
Brother of Joseph Smith, Jr.. Was removed from the Quorum due to apostasy May 4, 1839, but readmitted May 25, 1839. Was then excommunicated for apostasy in Oct 1845. Followed James J. Strang for a time, then started his own LDS Church in Covington, Kentucky. In later years he joined the Reorganized LDS Church (now Community of Christ) and was a petitioner for RLDS Patriarchate from April 1872 – 13 November 1893.
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Notes:Orson Pratt
September 19, 1811
October 3, 1881 (aged 70)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 20, 1843 – October 3, 1881.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, April 26, 1835 – August 20, 1842.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, April 26, 1835 – October 3, 1881.
Younger brother of Parley P. Pratt. Was excommunicated for apostasy Aug 20, 1842, but readmitted Jan 20, 1843. As a result, was given reduced seniority in Jun 1875. Last surviving member of the original Quorum. Under the direction of Brigham Young, he published The Seer.
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Notes:John F. Boynton
September 20, 1811
October 20, 1890 (aged 79)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – December 3, 1837.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 15, 1835 – December 3, 1837.
Was excommunicated for apostasy in 1837.
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Notes:Lyman E. Johnson
October 24, 1811
December 20, 1859 (aged 48)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Three Witnesses, February 14, 1835 – April 13, 1838.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Three Witnesses, February 14, 1835 – April 13, 1838.
Excommunicated in 1838 for apostasy.19th century
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Notes:John E. Page
February 25, 1799
October 14, 1867 (aged 68)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., December 19, 1838 – February 9, 1846.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., December 19, 1838 – June 27, 1846.
Excommunicated for apostasy on June 27, 1846.
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Notes:John Taylor
November 1, 1808
July 25, 1887 (aged 78)
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3rd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 10, 1880 – July 25, 1887.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 10, 1875 – October 10, 1880.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., December 19, 1838 – October 10, 1880.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., December 19, 1838 – July 25, 1887.
Was promoted to Quorum President when Orson Hyde was given reduced seniority.
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Notes:George A. Smith
June 26, 1817
September 1, 1875 (aged 58)
American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, October 7, 1868 – September 1, 1875.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 26, 1839 – October 7, 1868.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 26, 1839 – September 1, 1875.
Cousin of Joseph Smith, Jr. During The Utah War, Smith visited southern Utah communities, after learning of the eminent arrival of U.S. troops into Utah Territory. Scholars have asserted that Smith’s tour, speeches, and personal actions may have contributed to the fear and tension in these communities, which lead to the Mountain Meadows massacre. George A. Smith's grandson, George Albert Smith, later became president of the church in 1945.
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Notes:Wilford Woodruff
March 1, 1807
September 2, 1898 (aged 91)
American
4th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 7, 1889 – September 2, 1898.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 10, 1880 – April 7, 1889.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 26, 1839 – April 7, 1889.
Apostle, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 26, 1839 – September 2, 1898.
Was promoted to Quorum President when Orson Hyde was given reduced seniority.
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Notes:Willard Richards
June 24, 1804
March 11, 1854 (aged 49)
American
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, December 27, 1847 – March 11, 1854.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 14, 1840 – December 27, 1847.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 14, 1840 – March 11, 1854.
Richards was incarcerated in Carthage Jail with Joseph Smith, Jr., Hyrum Smith and John Taylor on the 27th of June 1844 when the jail was attacked by a mob and the LDS prophet and his brother were murdered.
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Notes:Lyman Wight
May 9, 1796
March 31, 1858 (aged 61)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 8, 1841 – December 3, 1848.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., April 8, 1841 – December 3, 1848.
After the death of Joseph Smith, Wight felt compelled to follow the orders Joseph Smith had given him to found a safe haven for the Latter-day Saints in the Republic of Texas. Brigham Young tried to get Wight and his group to join the main body of Mormonism, in Utah, several times, but Wight refused each time. Wight was eventually excommunicated in December 1848.
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Notes:Amasa Lyman
March 30, 1813
February 4, 1877 (aged 63)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 6, 1845 – October 6, 1867.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., February 4, 1843 – June 27, 1844.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., August 20, 1842 – January 20, 1843.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Smith, Jr., August 20, 1842 – October 6, 1867.
Was temporarily removed from the Quorum of the Twelve due to the return of Orson Pratt, Jan 20, 1843, and later readmitted on Aug 12, 1844. Then was excommunicated for apostasy on May 6, 1867.
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Notes:Ezra T. Benson
February 22, 1811
September 3, 1869 (aged 58)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, July 16, 1846 – September 3, 1869.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, July 16, 1846 – September 3, 1869.
Great-grandfather of the thirteenth president of LDS church, Ezra Taft Benson
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Notes:Charles C. Rich
August 21, 1809
November 17, 1883 (aged 74)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – November 17, 1883.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – November 17, 1883.
Was also a member of the Council of Fifty.
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Franklin D. Richards
April 2, 1821
December 9, 1899 (aged 78)
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, September 13, 1898 – December 9, 1899.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – December 9, 1899.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – December 9, 1899.
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Notes:Erastus Snow
November 9, 1818
May 27, 1888 (aged 69)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – May 27, 1888.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – May 27, 1888.
Was also a Member of the Council of Fifty
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Notes:Lorenzo Snow
April 3, 1814
October 10, 1901 (aged 87)
American
5th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, September 13, 1898 – October 10, 1901.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 7, 1889 – September 13, 1898.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 29, 1877 – September 13, 1898.
Assistant Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, May 9, 1874 – August 29, 1877.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, June 8, 1873 – May 9, 1874.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – June 8, 1873.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, February 12, 1849 – October 10, 1901.
Brother-in-law of both Joseph Smith, Jr. and Brigham Young through Eliza Roxy Snow.
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Notes:George Q. Cannon
January 11, 1827
April 12, 1901 (aged 74)
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First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Lorenzo Snow, September 13, 1898 – April 12, 1901.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Wilford Woodruff, April 7, 1889 – September 2, 1898.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, July 25, 1887 – April 7, 1889.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by John Taylor, October 10, 1880 – July 25, 1887.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 29, 1877 – October 10, 1880.
Assistant Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, May 9, 1874 – August 29, 1877.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, June 8, 1873 – May 9, 1874.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, August 26, 1860 – June 8, 1873.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, August 26, 1860 – April 12, 1901.
Convicted of unlawful cohabitation in 1886 and imprisoned for six months.
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Notes:Joseph F. Smith
November 13, 1838
November 19, 1918 (aged 80)
American
6th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 17, 1901 – November 19, 1918.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 10, 1901 – October 17, 1901.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Lorenzo Snow, October 6, 1901 – October 10, 1901.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Wilford Woodruff, April 7, 1889 – October 6, 1901.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, July 25, 1887 – April 7, 1889.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by John Taylor, October 10, 1880 – July 25, 1887.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 29, 1877 – October 10, 1880.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, July 1, 1866 – August 29, 1877.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, July 1, 1866 – November 19, 1918.
Son of Hyrum Smith, and nephew of Joseph Smith, Jr.
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Notes:Brigham Young, Jr.
December 18, 1836
April 11, 1903 (aged 66)
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 17, 1901 – April 11, 1903.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 29, 1877 – April 11, 1903.
Assistant Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, May 9, 1874 – August 29, 1877.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, June 8, 1873 – May 9, 1874.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, October 9, 1868 – June 8, 1873.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, February 4, 1864 – April 11, 1903.
Son of Brigham Young. Was ordained an apostle in 1864, but did not become member of the Quorum until 1868. Also served several terms in the Utah Territorial Legislature.[2]
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Notes:Albert Carrington
January 8, 1813
September 19, 1889 (aged 76)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Brigham Young, July 3, 1870 – June 8, 1873.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, June 8, 1873 – May 9, 1874.
Assistant Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Brigham Young, May 9, 1874 – August 29, 1877.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 29, 1877 – November 7, 1885.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Brigham Young, July 3, 1870 – November 7, 1885.
Also served as an official Church Historian (1871-1874), as a members of the Council of Fifty and in the Utah Territorial Legislature (1869). Was excommunicated for adultery November 7, 1885, and later rebaptized on November 1, 1887, however he was not reinstated as an apostle or as a general authority.
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Notes:Moses Thatcher
February 2, 1842
August 21, 1909 (aged 67)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by John Taylor, April 9, 1879 – April 6, 1896.
LDS Church Apostle, called by John Taylor, April 9, 1879 – 1842:02:02, August 21, 1909[3].
Also a member of the Council of Fifty. At the April 1896 General Conference of the church, Thatcher was dropped from the Quorum of the Twelve, however, Thatcher was not excommunicated from the church and held the priesthood office of Apostle until his death.
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Notes:Francis M. Lyman
January 12, 1840
November 18, 1916 (aged 76)
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 6, 1903 – November 18, 1916.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by John Taylor, October 27, 1880 – November 18, 1916.
LDS Church Apostle, called by John Taylor, October 27, 1880 – November 18, 1916.
Members of the Council of Fifty. Son of Amasa M. Lyman
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Notes:John Henry Smith
September 18, 1848
October 13, 1911 (aged 63)
American
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 7, 1911 – October 13, 1911.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by John Taylor, October 27, 1880 – April 7, 1911.
LDS Church Apostle, called by John Taylor, October 27, 1880 – October 13, 1911.
Son of George A. Smith. After being elected a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature in 1882, he played an important role in the process whereby Utah made the transition from a territory to a state of the United States.
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Notes:Heber J. Grant
November 22, 1856
May 14, 1945 (aged 88)
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7th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, November 23, 1918 – May 14, 1945.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, November 18, 1916 – November 23, 1918.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by John Taylor, October 16, 1882 – November 23, 1918.
LDS Church Apostle, called by John Taylor, October 16, 1882 – May 14, 1945.
Grant succeeded Joseph F. Smith as president of the LDS Church in November 1918. However, he was not sustained in the position by the general church membership until June 1919, as the influenza pandemic of 1918 forced a delay of the church's traditional springtime general conference.
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Notes:George Teasdale
December 8, 1831
June 9, 1907 (aged 75)
English
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by John Taylor, October 16, 1882 – June 9, 1907.
LDS Church Apostle, called by John Taylor, October 16, 1882 – June 9, 1907.
Was also a member of the Council of Fifty.
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Notes:John W. Taylor
May 15, 1858
October 10, 1916 (aged 58)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by John Taylor, April 9, 1884 – October 28, 1905.
LDS Church Apostle, called by John Taylor, April 9, 1884 – May 11, 1911[4].
Son of John Taylor. Resigned from the Quorum in October 1905 and was excommunicated in 1911.
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Notes:Abraham H. Cannon
March 12, 1859
July 19, 1896 (aged 37)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1889 – July 19, 1896.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1889 – July 19, 1896.
First Seven Presidents of the Seventy, called by John Taylor, October 8, 1882 – October 7, 1889.
Was a members of the Council of Fifty. Son of apostle George Q. Cannon.
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May 15, 1844
March 2, 1921 (aged 76)
Danish
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Heber J. Grant, November 23, 1918 – March 2, 1921.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 7, 1910 – November 19, 1918.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, November 23, 1918 – March 2, 1921.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Joseph F. Smith, October 17, 1901 – April 7, 1910.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1889 – October 17, 1901.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1889 – March 2, 1921.
Also served as an official church historian and in the Utah Territorial Legislature. He is credited with starting Utah State University because he introduced the legislation to start it.
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September 25, 1832
February 6, 1906 (aged 73)
English (
Pre-Confederation New Brunswick-born)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1889 – February 6, 1906.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1889 – February 6, 1906.
Merrill was also the Postmaster of Richmond in 1866, a County Selectman from 1872 to 1879 and a member of the territorial legislature for two terms.[5]
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August 25, 1858
June 16, 1940 (aged 81)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1896 – May 11, 1911.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1896 – May 11, 1911[6].
The town of Cowley, Wyoming is named after him. Cowley resigned from the Quorum October 28, 1905. He remained an ordained apostle of the church until his priesthood was suspended in on May 11, 1911, and later restored on April 3, 1936.
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Notes:Abraham O. Woodruff
November 23, 1872
June 20, 1904 (aged 31)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1896 – June 20, 1904.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Wilford Woodruff, October 7, 1896 – June 20, 1904.
Son of Wilford Woodruff. He was ordained an apostle at the young age of 23, but served less than 8 years due to his death of smallpox.
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Notes:Rudger Clawson
March 12, 1857
June 21, 1943 (aged 86)
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, March 17, 1921 – June 21, 1943.
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, November 23, 1918 – March 17, 1921.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 10, 1901 – June 21, 1943.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Lorenzo Snow, October 6, 1901 – October 10, 1901.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Lorenzo Snow, October 10, 1898 – October 6, 1901.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Lorenzo Snow, October 10, 1898 – June 21, 1943.
Clawson served in the quorum for a total of 45 years. The town of Clawson, Utah is named after him.20th century
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January 10, 1862
February 9, 1941 (aged 79)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Lorenzo Snow, April 8, 1900 – February 9, 1941.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Lorenzo Snow, April 8, 1900 – February 9, 1941.
Served as a U.S. Senator, 1902–1932.
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March 21, 1872
January 23, 1918 (aged 45)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, October 24, 1901 – January 23, 1918.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, October 24, 1901 – January 23, 1918.
Brother of Joseph Fielding Smith, son of Joseph F. Smith, and grandson of Hyrum Smith.
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April 4, 1870
April 4, 1951 (aged 81)
American
8th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, May 21, 1945 – April 4, 1951.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, June 21, 1943 – May 21, 1945.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, October 8, 1903 – May 21, 1945.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, October 8, 1903 – April 4, 1951.
Son of John Henry Smith and grandson of George A. Smith.
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February 4, 1832
May 16, 1925 (aged 93)
English
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Heber J. Grant, March 10, 1921 – May 16, 1925.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Joseph F. Smith, December 7, 1911 – March 10, 1921.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, July 7, 1904 – December 7, 1911.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, July 7, 1904 – May 16, 1925.
Penrose was also a professor of theology at Brigham Young Academy from 1897 to 1899 and again in 1901 and 1902.[7]
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David O. McKay
September 8, 1873
January 18, 1970 (aged 96)
American
9th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 9, 1951 – January 18, 1970.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 8, 1950 – April 9, 1951.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Heber J. Grant, October 11, 1934 – April 4, 1951.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 9, 1906 – October 11, 1934.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 9, 1906 – January 18, 1970.
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February 23, 1861
August 8, 1950 (aged 89)
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, May 21, 1945 – August 8, 1950.
Acting Presiding Patriarch, called by Heber J. Grant, October 8, 1937 – October 3, 1942.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 9, 1906 – August 8, 1950.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 9, 1906 – August 8, 1950.
Son of Franklin D. Richards
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July 1, 1855
May 16, 1931 (aged 75)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 9, 1906 – May 16, 1931.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 9, 1906 – May 16, 1931.
Grandson of both Newel K. Whitney and Heber C. Kimball.
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Anthony W. Ivins
September 16, 1852
September 23, 1934 (aged 82)
American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Heber J. Grant, May 25, 1925 – September 23, 1934.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Heber J. Grant, March 10, 1921 – May 25, 1925.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, October 6, 1907 – March 10, 1921.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, October 6, 1907 – September 23, 1934.
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July 19, 1876
July 2, 1972 (aged 95)
American
10th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, January 23, 1970 – July 2, 1972.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, October 29, 1965 – January 18, 1970.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 9, 1951 – January 23, 1970.
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 8, 1950 – April 4, 1951.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 7, 1910 – January 23, 1970.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 7, 1910 – July 2, 1972.
Brother of Hyrum M. Smith, son of Joseph F. Smith, and grandson of Hyrum Smith. Remained a member of the quorum while a counselor to David O. McKay.
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September 21, 1862
July 27, 1933 (aged 70)
English
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, December 8, 1911 – July 27, 1933.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, December 8, 1911 – July 27, 1933.
Was also President of the University of Utah (1894–1897).
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June 18, 1879
May 19, 1959 (aged 79)
American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, April 9, 1951 – May 19, 1959.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, January 18, 1917 – April 9, 1951.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, January 18, 1917 – May 19, 1959.
Grandson of Willard Richards.
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November 23, 1870
December 31, 1963 (aged 93)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 7, 1918 – November 12, 1943.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph F. Smith, April 7, 1918 – November 12, 1943.
Son of Francis M. Lyman and grandson of Amasa M. Lyman. In 1925, Lyman had begun what he called a polygamous relationship without the knowledge of his first wife. Lyman was excommunicated on November 12, 1943. The Quorum of the Twelve provided the newspapers with a one-sentence announcement, stating that the ground for excommunication was violation of the Law of Chastity.
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Melvin J. Ballard
February 9, 1873
July 30, 1939 (aged 66)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, January 7, 1919 – July 30, 1939.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, January 7, 1919 – July 30, 1939.
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January 31, 1872
November 29, 1952 (aged 80)
Norwegian
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, March 17, 1921 – November 29, 1952.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, March 17, 1921 – November 29, 1952.
Was also President of Utah State University (1907-1916 and President of the University of Utah (1916 – 1921).
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August 24, 1868
February 3, 1952 (aged 83)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, October 8, 1931 – February 3, 1952.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, October 8, 1931 – February 3, 1952.
Son of Marriner W. Merrill.
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Charles A. Callis
May 4, 1865
January 21, 1947 (aged 81)
Irish ( United Kingdom-born)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, October 12, 1933 – January 21, 1947.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, October 12, 1933 – January 21, 1947.
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September 1, 1871
October 6, 1961 (aged 90)
American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, June 12, 1959 – October 6, 1961.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, April 9, 1951 – June 12, 1959.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles[8], April 4, 1951 – April 9, 1951.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by George Albert Smith, May 21, 1945 – April 4, 1951.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles[8], May 14, 1945 – May 21, 1945.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Heber J. Grant, October 6, 1934 – April 9, 1951.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles[8], October 11, 1934 – October 11, 1934.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, October 11, 1934 – October 6, 1961.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Heber J. Grant, April 6, 1933 – October 6, 1934.
Was also a United States Under Secretary of State (1928–1929) and the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico (1930–1933).
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April 23, 1870
December 22, 1936 (aged 66)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, October 11, 1934 – December 22, 1936.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, October 11, 1934 – December 22, 1936.
Uncle of LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley.
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Albert E. Bowen
October 31, 1875
July 15, 1953 (aged 77)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, April 8, 1937 – July 15, 1953.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, April 8, 1937 – July 15, 1953.
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June 10, 1877
May 29, 1943 (aged 65)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, October 6, 1939 – May 29, 1943.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, April 6, 1938 – May 29, 1943.
Associate to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, April 14, 1938 – October 6, 1939.
Presiding Bishop, called by Heber J. Grant, June 4, 1925 – April 14, 1938.
Son of George Q. Cannon. Was ordained apostle and Associate to the Quorum on Apr 14, 1938.
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Harold B. Lee
March 28, 1899
December 26, 1973 (aged 74)
American
11th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, July 7, 1972 – December 26, 1973.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 23, 1970 – July 7, 1972.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, January 23, 1970 – July 2, 1972.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, April 10, 1941 – January 23, 1970.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, April 10, 1941 – December 26, 1973.
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March 28, 1895
November 5, 1985 (aged 90)
American
12th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, December 30, 1973 – November 5, 1985.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, July 7, 1972 – December 30, 1973.
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 23, 1970 – July 2, 1972.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, October 7, 1943 – December 30, 1973.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, October 7, 1943 – November 5, 1985.
Grandson of Heber C. Kimball.
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August 4, 1899
May 30, 1994 (aged 94)
American
13th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, November 10, 1985 – May 30, 1994.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, December 30, 1973 – November 10, 1985.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, October 7, 1943 – November 10, 1985.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, October 7, 1943 – May 30, 1994.
Great-grandson of Ezra T. Benson. Served as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, 1953–1961.
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Mark E. Petersen
November 7, 1900
January 11, 1984 (aged 83)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, April 20, 1944 – January 11, 1984.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Heber J. Grant, April 20, 1944 – January 11, 1984.
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Matthew Cowley
August 2, 1897
December 13, 1953 (aged 56)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by George Albert Smith, October 11, 1945 – December 13, 1953.
LDS Church Apostle, called by George Albert Smith, October 11, 1945 – December 13, 1953.
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Henry D. Moyle
April 22, 1889
September 18, 1963 (aged 74)
American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, October 12, 1961 – September 18, 1963.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, June 12, 1959 – October 12, 1961.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by George Albert Smith, April 10, 1947 – June 12, 1959.
LDS Church Apostle, called by George Albert Smith, April 10, 1947 – September 18, 1963.
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December 11, 1896
August 19, 1978 (aged 81)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by George Albert Smith, October 5, 1950 – August 19, 1978.
LDS Church Apostle, called by George Albert Smith, October 5, 1950 – August 19, 1978.
As a youth, he rejected a chance at playing Major League Baseball so he could serve a mission in the southern United States.
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September 19, 1897
May 20, 1988 (aged 90)
American (
Mexican-born)
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, November 10, 1985 – May 20, 1988.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, November 5, 1985 – May 20, 1988.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Spencer W. Kimball, December 2, 1982 – November 5, 1985.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Harold B. Lee, July 7, 1972 – December 2, 1982.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 4, 1951 – July 7, 1972.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, October 11, 1951 – May 20, 1988.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Heber J. Grant, April 6, 1941 – October 4, 1951.
Parents were American. One of the first five individuals selected as Assistants to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1941.
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February 6, 1886
January 11, 1983 (aged 96)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, April 6, 1952 – January 11, 1983.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, April 10, 1952 – January 11, 1983.
Presiding Bishop, called by Heber J. Grant, April 6, 1938 – April 6, 1952.
Son of George F. Richards, grandson of Franklin D. Richards, and nephew of Willard Richards.
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Adam S. Bennion
December 2, 1886
February 11, 1958 (aged 71)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, April 9, 1953 – February 11, 1958.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, April 9, 1953 – February 11, 1958.
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Notes:Richard L. Evans
March 23, 1906
November 1, 1971 (aged 65)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 8, 1953 – November 1, 1971.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, October 8, 1953 – November 1, 1971.
First Council of the Seventy, called by Heber J. Grant, October 7, 1938 – October 8, 1953.
Was the Announcer for Music and the Spoken Word from June 1930 to October 1971.
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George Q. Morris
February 20, 1874
April 23, 1962 (aged 88)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, April 8, 1954 – April 23, 1962.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, April 8, 1954 – April 23, 1962.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 6, 1951 – April 8, 1954.
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Notes:Hugh B. Brown
October 24, 1883
December 2, 1975 (aged 92)
American and 
Canadian
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 18, 1970 – December 2, 1975.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, October 4, 1963 – January 18, 1970.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, October 12, 1961 – October 4, 1963.
Third Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, June 22, 1961 – October 12, 1961.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, April 10, 1958 – June 22, 1961.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, April 10, 1958 – December 2, 1975.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 4, 1953 – April 10, 1958.
Also worked as a professor of religion at Brigham Young University from 1946 to 1949.
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Notes:Howard W. Hunter
November 14, 1907
March 3, 1995 (aged 87)
American
14th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, June 5, 1994 – March 3, 1995.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, June 2, 1988 – June 5, 1994.
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, November 10, 1985 – June 2, 1988.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 10, 1959 – June 5, 1994.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, October 15, 1959 – March 3, 1995.
Nephew of Alonzo A. Hinckley.
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Notes:Gordon B. Hinckley
June 23, 1910
January 27, 2008 (aged 97)
American
15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, March 12, 1995 – January 27, 2008.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, June 5, 1994 – March 12, 1995.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Ezra Taft Benson, November 10, 1985 – March 3, 1995.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Spencer W. Kimball, December 2, 1982 – November 5, 1985.
Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Spencer W. Kimball, July 23, 1981 – December 2, 1982.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 5, 1961 – July 23, 1981.
Apostle, called by David O. McKay, October 5, 1961 – January 27, 2008.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, April 6, 1958 – October 5, 1961.
Nephew of Alonzo A. Hinckley.
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Notes:Nathan Eldon Tanner
May 9, 1898
November 27, 1982 (aged 84)
Canadian and American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Spencer W. Kimball, December 30, 1973 – November 27, 1982.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Harold B. Lee, July 7, 1972 – December 26, 1973.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, January 23, 1970 – July 2, 1972.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by David O. McKay, October 4, 1963 – January 18, 1970.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 11, 1962 – October 4, 1963.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, October 11, 1962 – November 27, 1982.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 8, 1960 – October 11, 1962.
Was a member (1935-1952) of and Speaker (1936–1937) of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
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August 21, 1927
American
16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, February 3, 2008.
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (with Boyd K. Packer Acting), March 12, 1995 – February 3, 2008.
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, March 12, 1995 – January 27, 2008.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Ezra Taft Benson, November 10, 1985 – March 3, 1995.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 10, 1963 – November 10, 1985.
LDS Church Apostle, called by David O. McKay, October 10, 1963.
Chairman, Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational System
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Marvin J. Ashton
May 6, 1915
February 25, 1994 (aged 78)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, December 2, 1971 – February 25, 1994.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, December 2, 1971 – February 25, 1994.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, October 3, 1969 – December 2, 1971.Name:
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Boyd K. Packer
September 10, 1924
American
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, February 3, 2008.
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, June 5, 1994 – January 27, 2008.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, April 9, 1970.
Apostle, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, April 9, 1970.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by David O. McKay, September 30, 1961 – April 9, 1970.
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Notes:Bruce R. McConkie
July 29, 1915
April 19, 1985 (aged 69)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Harold B. Lee, October 12, 1972 – April 19, 1985.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Harold B. Lee, October 12, 1972 – April 19, 1985.
First Council of the Seventy, called by George Albert Smith, October 6, 1946 – October 12, 1972.
Son-in-law of Joseph Fielding Smith.
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Notes:David B. Haight
September 2, 1906
July 31, 2004 (aged 97)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, January 8, 1976 – July 31, 2004.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, January 8, 1976 – July 31, 2004.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Joseph Fielding Smith, April 6, 1970 – January 8, 1976.
Longest-lived quorum member, aged 97.[9]Name:
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L. Tom Perry
August 5, 1922
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 6, 1974.
Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 11, 1974.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Harold B. Lee, October 6, 1972 – April 6, 1974.
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James E. Faust
July 31, 1920
August 10, 2007 (aged 87)
American
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, March 12, 1995 – August 10, 2007.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, September 30, 1978 – March 12, 1995.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1978 – August 10, 2007.
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1978.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1978.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Harold B. Lee, October 6, 1972 – October 1, 1976.
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Neal A. Maxwell
July 6, 1926
July 21, 2004 (aged 78)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, July 23, 1981 – July 21, 2004.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, July 23, 1981 – July 21, 2004.
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1976 – July 23, 1981.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1976 – July 23, 1981.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 6, 1974 – October 1, 1976.Name:
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Notes:Russell M. Nelson
September 9, 1924
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 7, 1984.
Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 12, 1984.
CES Board Member and Chairman, Executive Committee; Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational SystemName:
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Notes:Dallin H. Oaks
August 12, 1932
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 7, 1984.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, May 3, 1984.
Elder Oaks is a former professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School, a former president of Brigham Young University, and a former justice of the Utah Supreme Court. CES Board Member and Member, Executive Committee; Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational System.Name:
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Notes:M. Russell Ballard
October 8, 1928
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 6, 1985.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 10, 1985 – October 6, 1985.
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, February 21, 1980 – October 6, 1985.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 3, 1976 – October 6, 1985.
Grandson of both Hyrum Mack Smith and Melvin J. Ballard; direct descendent of Joseph F. Smith and Hyrum Smith. CES Board Member; Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational SystemName:
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
June 11, 1917
December 1, 2008 (aged 91)
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Ezra Taft Benson, October 4, 1986 – December 1, 2008.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Ezra Taft Benson, October 9, 1986 – December 1, 2008.
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, August 28, 1986 – October 4, 1986.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1976 – October 4, 1986.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 4, 1975 – October 1, 1976.Name:
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Richard G. Scott
November 7, 1928
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Ezra Taft Benson, October 1, 1988.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Ezra Taft Benson, October 6, 1988.
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1983 – October 1, 1988.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 2, 1977 – October 1, 1988.Name:
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Robert D. Hales
August 24, 1932
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 2, 1994.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 7, 1994.
Presiding Bishop, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 6, 1985 – April 2, 1994.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Spencer W. Kimball, October 1, 1976 – April 6, 1985.
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Spencer W. Kimball, April 4, 1975 – October 1, 1976.Name:
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Notes:Jeffrey R. Holland
December 3, 1940
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1989 – June 23, 1994.
Former President of Brigham Young University
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Notes:Henry B. Eyring
May 31, 1933
American
First Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Thomas S. Monson, February 3, 2008.
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 6, 2007 – January 27, 2008.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1, 1995 – October 6, 2007.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 6, 1995.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, October 3, 1992 – April 1, 1995.
First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, called by Robert D. Hales, April 6, 1985 – October 3, 1992.
Was President of Ricks College from 1971 to 1977. First Vice Chairman, Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational System.21st century
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Notes:Dieter F. Uchtdorf
6 November 1940
German
Second Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Thomas S. Monson, February 3, 2008.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 – February 3, 2008.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004.
Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, 15 August 2002 – 2 October 2004.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 7, 1996 – October 2, 2004.
Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 2, 1994 – April 7, 1996.
Only the eleventh apostle to be born outside the United States. Second Vice chairman, Boards of Trustees/Education of the Church Educational SystemName:
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Notes:David A. Bednar
June 15, 1952
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004.
Served previously as president of Ricks College and BYU-Idaho.Name:
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Quentin L. Cook
September 8, 1940
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 6, 2007.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 11, 2007.
Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 1, 2007 – October 6, 2007.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 5, 1998 – October 6, 2007.
Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 6, 1996 – April 5, 1998.Name:
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D. Todd Christofferson
January 24, 1945
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 10, 2008.
Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 1998 – April 5, 2008.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1993 – April 5, 2008.Name:
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Neil L. Andersen
August 9, 1951
American
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009.
LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 9, 2009.
Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 – April 4, 2009.
First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 3, 1993 – April 4, 2009.References
- ^ Smith, George D (Spring 1994), "Nauvoo Roots of Mormon Polygamy, 1841-46: A Preliminary Demographic Report", Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 27 (1): 16, http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2Fdialogue&CISOPTR=15882&REC=3&CISOBOX=42, retrieved May 5, 2007
- ^ Jenson, Andrew (1901–1936), Biographical Encyclopedia of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1, Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book and A. Jenson Historical Co, p. 121
- ^ Thatcher was removed from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by a vote of the church in 1896; however, he retained the priesthood office of apostle until his
- ^ Taylor resigned from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in April 1905; however, he remained an ordained apostle of the church until his excommunication in 1911.
- ^ Merrill, Melvin Clarence (1937), Utah Pioneer and Apostle: Marriner Wood Merrill and His Family, pp. 62–66
- ^ Cowley resigned from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on 1905-10-28; however, he remained an ordained apostle of the church until his priesthood was suspended in 1911.
- ^ Wilkinson, Ernest L., ed., Brigham Young University: The First 100 Years. (Provo: BYU Press, 1975) p. 586
- ^ a b c Elder Clark was only a member of the Quorum of the Twelve for one week in 1945 and six days in 1951, which were periods of time when the First Presidency was dissolved due to the death of the President of the Church.
- ^ Gordon B. Hinckley lived longer than Haight and had been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, but as President of the Church, Hinckley was not a member of the Quorum of the Twelve when he died.
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