Joseph Fielding Smith (patriarch)

Joseph Fielding Smith (January 30, 1899 – August 29, 1964) was patriarch to the church and a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1942 until 1946.

For other people named Joseph Fielding Smith, see Joseph Fielding Smith (disambiguation).

Joseph Fielding Smith
Patriarch to the Church
September 17, 1942(1942-09-17) (aged 43) – October 6, 1946(1946-10-06) (aged 47)
Called byHeber J. Grant
End reasonReleased for reasons of "ill health" amid accusations of homosexual affairs
Personal details
Born(1899-01-30)January 30, 1899
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
DiedAugust 29, 1964(1964-08-29) (aged 65)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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