Quentin L. Cook
American religious leader
Born
September 8th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A religious leader associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 2007. Has held various leadership positions within the Church, including leadership in the Church in California and overseeing missionary efforts in the Asia region. Worked in the healthcare and business sectors prior to ecclesiastical service.
Membership in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Leadership in the Church in California
Oversight of missionary efforts in Asia
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