Faith Community
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4679715 · wikidata
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Adam S. Bennion
1886-12-02 – 1958-02-11
Life & Legacy
Adam Samuel Bennion (December 2, 1886 – February 11, 1958) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Born in Taylorsville, Utah Territory, Bennion received degrees from the University of Utah (U of U), Columbia University, and the University of California. He also studied at the University of Chicago. He became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 9, 1953, filling a vacancy created by the death of John A. Widtsoe.
Bennion served less than five years in the Quorum of the Twelve before his death. He was replaced in the Quorum by Hugh B. Brown.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
Columbia University; University of Chicago; University of California, Berkeley; University of Utah
Faith & Community
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Legacy Highlights
Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Employer
University of Utah
Education & Institutions
Columbia University · University of California, Berkeley · University of Chicago · University of Utah
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q4679715 — wikidata View source
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