Spencer W Kimball
Years of Church and community leadership preceded his calling as an Apostle on October 7, 1943. Overcoming severe health problems, he became the twelfth Church President on December 30, 1973, at the age of 78. He led the Church with spiritual power and energetic determination during a period of dramatic vitality and growth. His administration produced significant advances in doctrinal understanding, member unity, and gospel expansion worldwide. In the 12 years of his presidency, the number of operating temples doubled, the number of missionaries increased by 50 percent, and the priesthood was extended to all worthy male members. Ordained an apostle on 7 October 1943 and became the 12th President of the Church on 30 December 1973. (CH, Prophets of the Restoration)
Born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
Baptized
Set Apart as Missionary
1914 October 20 – 1916 December 14 (Age 19)
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Ended On 1916 December 14
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On 1914 October 21
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Marital Status at Start of Position
Residence When Called
Priesthood Office When Called
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Served as president of the Missouri Conference in 1916.
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Sustained as Apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
1943 October 1 – 1974 April 6 (Age 48)
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Ended On 1974 April 6
Sustained as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
1970 April 4 – 1972 July 2 (Age 75)
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Ended On 1972 July 2
Sustained as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
1972 October 6 – 1973 December 30 (Age 77)
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Ended On 1973 December 30
Sustained as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1974 April 6 – 1985 November 5 (Age 79)
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Ended On 1985 November 5
Mentioned in Doctrine and Covenants Official Declaration 2
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Additional Notes
Doctrine and Covenants Official Declaration 2.
Revelation received June 1, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah; read publicly during General Conference on September 30, 1978.
Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
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Occurred On 1985 November 5
