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Mark Edward Petersen


Information regarding Mark E. Petersen

  • Apostle number:  71
  • Quorum of the Twelve number:  64
  • Date of birth:  November 7, 1900
  • Place of birth:  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
  • Date of apostolic ordination:  April  20, 1944
  • Age when ordained apostle:  43 years 5 months
  • End of apostolic service:  January 11, 1984
  • Total apostolic years:  39 years 8 months
  • Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve:  April 20, 1944
  • Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve:   39 years 8 months
  • Date of death:  January 11, 1984
  • Age at death:  83 years 2 months
  • Place of death:  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
  • Remarks:  Served as General Manager for Deseret News for a period of time.
  • Inspirational quotes:  “Jesus is a God of light and life, not a symbol of death and doubt.”

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