Ezra Taft Benson
1899 – 1994

Ezra Taft Benson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1899-1994)

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Born
1899-08-04, Whitney
Died
1994-05-30
Birthplace state
Idaho

Biography

Ezra Taft Benson was an American farmer, federal government official, and religious leader. He served as the 15th United States Secretary of Agriculture during the entirety of both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower; he was the 13th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1985 until his death in 1994.

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Ezra Taft Benson is recorded as a politician and a prophet, born in Idaho (1899–1994).

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Ezra Taft Benson was born in Whitney, Idaho in 1899. Explore other notable figures from Idaho, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Ezra Taft Benson

Who was Ezra Taft Benson?
Ezra Taft Benson was President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1899-1994), born in Idaho (1899 – 1994).
When and where was Ezra Taft Benson born?
Ezra Taft Benson was born on 1899-08-04 in Whitney.
When did Ezra Taft Benson die?
Ezra died on 1994-05-30.
What was Ezra Taft Benson known for?
Ezra Taft Benson is recorded as a politician and a prophet.
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