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David O. McKay

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1873-1970) · United States · On the map · Died at 96

David Oman McKay was an American religious leader and educator who served as the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1951 until his death in 1970.

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Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was an active general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history.

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United States
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Deceased
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Lived 1873 to 1970 · aged 96