Willard Richards
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Willard Richards (June 24, 1804 – March 11, 1854) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement.[2] He served as second counselor to church president Brigham Young in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death.[3]
Quick Facts Second Counselor in the First Presidency, Called by ...
Willard Richards | |
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Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
December 27, 1847 (1847-12-27) – March 11, 1854 (1854-03-11) | |
Called by | Brigham Young |
Predecessor | William Law |
Successor | Jedediah M. Grant |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
April 14, 1840 (1840-04-14) – December 27, 1847 (1847-12-27) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
April 14, 1840 (1840-04-14) – March 11, 1854 (1854-03-11) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Reason | Replenishing Quorum of the Twelve[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | Jedediah M. Grant ordained and added to First Presidency |
Personal details | |
Born | (1804-06-24)June 24, 1804 Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | March 11, 1854(1854-03-11) (aged 49) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | 14 |
Parents | Joseph and Rhoda Howe Richards |
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