Thomas Spencer Monson
Information regarding President Thomas S. Monson
- Apostle number: 84
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 77
- Date of birth: August 21, 1927
- Place of birth: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
- Date of apostolic ordination: October 10, 1963
- Age when ordained apostle: 36 years 1 month
- End of apostolic service: January 2, 2018
- Total apostolic years: 54 years 2 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: October 10, 1963
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 22 years 1 month
- Date called as President of the Church: February 3, 2008
- Age when called as President: 80 years 5 months
- Tenure as President of the Church: 9 years 10 months
- Date of death: January 2, 2018
- Age at death: 90 years 4 months
- Place of death: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
- Remarks: President Monson served as a counselor to Presidents Benson, Hunter, and Hinckley. He served as the president of the Canada Toronto Mission, being called to that position at the relatively young age of 32. He was called to serve as a bishop at age 22. He received numerous honorary doctorate degrees during his lifetime.
- Inspirational quotes: ““The past is behind – learn from it. The future is ahead – prepare for it. The present is here – live it.” “Be of good cheer – the future is as bright as your faith.”
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