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− | + | [[Gordon B. Hinckley|Gordon Bitner Hinckley]] was the fifteenth [[Mormon prophet|Prophet]] and [[Mormon prophet|President]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], or Mormon Church, as it is commonly known. He held that position from March 12, [[1995]] until January 27, [[2008]] when he died. He had served in a full-time capacity for the Church since [[1958]]. During his tenure as President of the LDS Church, Hinckley traveled the world extensively and met with many journalists, government officials, civic leaders, and heads of state. At 97 years old, he was the oldest person ever to preside over the Church. For more information, see [http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/beloved-church-president-gordon-b-hinckley-dies-at-97 Beloved Church President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at 97]. | |
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Gordon Bitner Hinckley was the fifteenth Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon Church, as it is commonly known. He held that position from March 12, 1995 until January 27, 2008 when he died. He had served in a full-time capacity for the Church since 1958. During his tenure as President of the LDS Church, Hinckley traveled the world extensively and met with many journalists, government officials, civic leaders, and heads of state. At 97 years old, he was the oldest person ever to preside over the Church. For more information, see Beloved Church President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at 97.