J. Golden Kimball

J. Golden Kimball

Politics
🇺🇸United States
🛐The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Jonathan Golden Kimball was a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a member of the First Council of the Seventy from 1892 until his death in 1938. He is considered one of the most colorful and beloved of the church's general authorities. In the years since his death, "Uncle Golden" has become a near legendary character among church members, possibly comparable to what Will Rogers or Mark Twain are to the general American public.

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Lifespan
1853 – 1938
Quotes
28
Influenced By
7
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Background

Born in
Salt Lake City
Educated at
Brigham Young University

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  • 1853

    Born

    Birth
  • 1938

    Died

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28 quotes · 7 lineage connections
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