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List of presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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NOTOC This article lists the presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Each of the included persons has served as president and been considered the prophet, seer, and revelator of the LDS Church.

No.PortraitPresident of the ChurchBirthOrdinationDeathLength
(de facto)
(de jure)
Church led by Brigham Young as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by John Taylor as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Wilford Woodruff as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Lorenzo Snow as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Joseph F. Smith as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Heber J. Grant as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by George Albert Smith as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by David O. McKay as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Joseph Fielding Smith as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Harold B. Lee as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Spencer W. Kimball as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Ezra Taft Benson as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Howard W. Hunter as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Gordon B. Hinckley as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Thomas S. Monson as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Russell M. Nelson as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Church led by Dallin H. Oaks as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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  1. Smith became the "First Elder" of the church upon its organization. In this position, Smith acted as the highest leader of the church. However, the office of President of the Church was not formally created until 1832.
  2. Smith was officially sustained as President of the High Priesthood of the church on this day at a [[general conference (Latter Day Saints). general conference]] in [[Amherst, Ohio]]: [[Joseph Smith]] ([[B. H. Roberts]] (ed.), ''[[History of the Church (Joseph Smith). History of the Church]]'' '''1''':242–44.
  3. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (February 2, 2008). "Leader Biographies - President Gordon B. Hinckley".
  4. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (January 27, 2008). "Beloved Church President, Gordon B. Hinckley, Dies at 97".
  5. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (February 2, 2008). "Millions Pay Tribute to President Hinckley, ‘Giant Among Men’".
  6. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (February 4, 2008). "Thomas S. Monson Named 16th Church President".
  7. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (February 12, 2008). "Leader Biographies - President Thomas S. Monson".
  8. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (January 2, 2018). "President Thomas S. Monson Dies at Age 90".
  9. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (January 12, 2018). "President Monson Honored for Legacy of Love, Service".
  10. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (January 16, 2018). "Russell M. Nelson Named 17th Church President".
  11. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (September 27, 2025). "Remembering the Life of President Russell M. Nelson".
  12. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (October 14, 2025). "Dallin H. Oaks Named 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints".
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