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James E. Faust

Apostle of the LDS Church (1920–2007)

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Also known as James Esdras Faust

Born: July 31, 1920
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Died: August 10, 2007
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Birthplace: Delta
Place of death: Salt Lake City
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: priest
, lawyer
, politician
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Positions held: member of the Utah House of Representatives
Education: University of Utah
, Granite High School

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James Esdras Faust was an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician. Faust was Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 until his death, an LDS Church apostle for 29 years, and a general authority of the church for 35 years.

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Given name: James
Member of political party: Democratic Party
Participated in conflict: World War II
Religion or worldview: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mother: Amy Faust
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Sex or gender: male
Family name: Faust

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