Howard W. Hunter

Religious leader, 14th President of the LDS Church

Howard W. Hunter - Religious leader, 14th President of the LDS Church
Born

November 14th, 1907
117 years ago

Died

March 3rd, 1995
30 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as its 14th President from 1994 until death in 1995. Focused on strengthening the global church community and emphasized the importance of personal revelation and service. Held various leadership roles within the church for decades, including serving as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1959. Advocated for education and strong family values throughout ministry. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the church's practices and policies while remaining steadfast in core beliefs.

Served as the 14th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Emphasized personal revelation and service in church teachings

Promoted education and family values during leadership

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