Lorenzo Snow

Religious leader, 5th President of LDS Church

Lorenzo Snow - Religious leader, 5th President of LDS Church
Born

April 3rd, 1814
211 years ago

Died

October 10th, 1901
123 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the fifth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1898 to 1901. Helped to strengthen church governance and expanded missionary work. Promoted a focus on family and temple worship during his presidency. Contributed to the development of church doctrine and organizational structure. Authored several works on theology and church history.

Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Promotion of church governance and missionary work

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