John Taylor (Mormon)
John Taylor (1 November 1808 – 25 July 1887) was an English-born religious leader who served as the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1880 to 1887. He is the first and so far only president of the LDS Church to have been born outside the United States.
| John Taylor | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| October 10, 1880 – July 25, 1887 | |
| Predecessor | Brigham Young |
| Successor | Wilford Woodruff |
| President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 10, 1875 – October 10, 1880 | |
| Predecessor | Orson Hyde |
| Successor | Wilford Woodruff |
| End reason | Became President of the Church |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| December 19, 1838 – October 10, 1880 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| End reason | Became President of the Church |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| December 19, 1838 – July 25, 1887 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| Reason | Replenishing Quorum of the Twelve |
| Reorganization at end of term | Marriner W. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, and Abraham H. Cannon ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1808 Milnthorpe, Westmorland, England |
| Died | 25 July 1887 (aged 78) Kaysville, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W |
| Spouse(s) | Leonora Cannon Elizabeth Kaighin Jane Ballantyne Mary Ann Oakley Sophia Whitaker Harriet Whitaker Margaret Young Josephine Elizabeth Roueche |
| Children | 34 |
| Signature | |
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