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Franklin S. Richards
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Franklin Snyder Richards (June 20, 1849 – September 4, 1934)[1] was the general counsel for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the late-19th and early-20th century. He was closely connected with the defense against charges of polygamy of many leading LDS Church figures.
Quick Facts Member of the Council of Fifty of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Called by ...
Franklin S. Richards | |
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Member of the Council of Fifty of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
April 10, 1880 (1880-04-10) – September 4, 1934 (1934-09-04) | |
Called by | John Taylor |
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Born | Franklin Snyder Richards (1849-06-20)June 20, 1849 Salt Lake City, Provisional State of Deseret, United States |
Died | September 4, 1934(1934-09-04) (aged 85) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
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