Francis M. Lyman
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Francis Marion Lyman (January 12, 1840 – November 18, 1916) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[3] He was the President of the Quorum of the Twelve from 1903 until his death.[4]
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Francis M. Lyman | |
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President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 6, 1903 (1903-10-06) – November 18, 1916 (1916-11-18) | |
Predecessor | Brigham Young Jr. |
Successor | Heber J. Grant |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 27, 1880 (1880-10-27) – November 18, 1916 (1916-11-18) | |
Called by | John Taylor |
LDS Church Apostle | |
October 27, 1880 (1880-10-27) – November 18, 1916 (1916-11-18) | |
Called by | John Taylor |
Reason | Reorganization of First Presidency[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | Stephen L Richards ordained |
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Born | Francis Marion Lyman (1840-01-12)January 12, 1840 Good Hope, Illinois, United States |
Died | November 18, 1916(1916-11-18) (aged 76) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
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Lyman's father and son were also apostles in the church: his father was Amasa M. Lyman and his son was Richard R. Lyman. Both his father and son were excommunicated from the church while serving as apostles (although they were later re-baptized).