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George Albert Smith
| George Albert Smith | |
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| 8th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| May 21, 1945 – April 4, 1951 | |
| Predecessor | Heber J. Grant |
| Successor | David O. McKay |
| President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| June 21, 1943 – May 21, 1945 | |
| Predecessor | Rudger Clawson |
| Successor | George F. Richards |
| End reason | Became President of the Church |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| October 8, 1903 – May 21, 1945 | |
| Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
| End reason | Became President of the Church |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| October 8, 1903 – April 4, 1951 | |
| Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
| Reason | Death of Brigham Young Jr. |
| Reorganization at end of term | Marion G. Romney ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1870 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1951 (aged 81) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) |
Lucy Emily Woodruff
(m. 1892; died 1937) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | John Henry Smith Sarah Farr |
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George Albert Smith Sr. (April 4, 1870 – April 4, 1951) was an American religious leader who served as the eighth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
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