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Ezra Taft Benson (August 4, 1899 – May 30, 1994) was an American farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th United States secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as the 13th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his ...
Jul 31, 2024 · Ezra Taft Benson (born August 4, 1899, Whitney, Idaho, U.S.—died May 30, 1994, Salt Lake City, Utah) was an American public official and religious leader best known for his contributions to farming and to the Mormon church (also called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
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Learn about the life and ministry of Ezra Taft Benson, who served as a prophet of God and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Discover how his childhood on a farm in Idaho shaped his character, work ethic, and testimony of the gospel.
Ezra Taft Benson (February 22, 1811 – September 3, 1869) (commonly referred to as Ezra T. Benson to distinguish him from his great-grandson of the same name) was an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Learn about the life and ministry of Ezra Taft Benson, the 13th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a farmer, a missionary, an Apostle, a secretary of agriculture, and a prolific promoter of the Book of Mormon.
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Learn about the life and ministry of Ezra Taft Benson, who served as the president of the Church from 1985 to 1994. Explore his biography, teachings, testimony, and legacy on this official Church history website.