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Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
  • Born: June 23, 1910
  • Died: January 27, 2008
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Clergyman

Gordon Bitner Hinckley was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from March 1995 until his death in January 2008 at age 97. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, Hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history.