Lorenzo Snow
Religious leader, 5th President of LDS Church
Born
April 3rd, 1814
211 years ago
Died
October 10th, 1901
124 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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