Gordon B. Hinckley

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkb:church
gptkb:Person
gptkbp:advocated_for gptkb:education
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Utah
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Humanitarian_Award
gptkb:The_Golden_Plate_Award
gptkb:LDS_Church's_Distinguished_Service_Award
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah
Honorary Doctorate from Brigham Young University
Honorary Doctorate from Utah Valley University
Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement
gptkbp:birth_date 1910-06-23
June 23, 1910
gptkbp:born_on June 23, 1910
gptkbp:children gptkb:5
gptkbp:contribution Focus on youth programs
Advocacy for religious freedom
Promotion of education
Support for education initiatives
Support for the arts and culture
Promotion of family values
Promotion of interfaith dialogue
Encouragement of personal development
Emphasis on family values
Promotion of moral values
Building of the Conference Center
Promotion of community service
Increased missionary work
Emphasis on education and self-reliance
Advocacy for humanitarian efforts
Construction of numerous temples
Emphasis on service and volunteerism
Encouragement of personal testimony
Expansion of the Church's global presence
Promotion of the Book of Mormon
Public relations efforts for the Church
Strengthening of Church programs
Support for family history research
gptkbp:death_date 2008-01-27
January 27, 2008
gptkbp:died_on January 27, 2008
gptkbp:emphasizes the importance of faith
gptkbp:encouraged gptkb:community_service
service to others
gptkbp:has_child gptkb:5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gordon B. Hinckley
gptkbp:image Gordon_ B_ Hinckley.jpg
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Thomas_S._Monson
LDS Church growth
LDS Church policies
LDS Church public image
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:David_O._Mc_Kay
gptkbp:involved_in LDS Church leadership training
LDS Church missionary work
LDS Church youth programs
LDS Church community service initiatives
LDS Church public relations efforts
LDS Church international outreach
LDS Church women's programs
LDS Church building projects
LDS Church educational initiatives
LDS Church family history efforts
LDS Church historical preservation
LDS Church welfare programs
gptkbp:involvement gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:the_Boy_Scouts_of_America
youth programs
education initiatives
the arts
gptkbp:is_married_to Marry Stoddard
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Leadership_in_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
gptkb:Humanitarian_efforts
Public speaking
Leadership in the LDS Church
Church growth and development
Church growth initiatives
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
the church's response to disasters
the global expansion of the church
gptkbp:led_to the church during a period of growth
gptkbp:mentor many church leaders
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_speakers various international conferences
the National Prayer Breakfast
the World Congress of Families
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Great_Plan_of_Happiness
Standing for Something
Way to Be!
The Great Plan of Salvation
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:church
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Howard_W._Hunter
gptkbp:promoted self-reliance
gptkbp:public_speaking known for his inspirational messages
gptkbp:quote “ We are all in this together.”
“ The future is as bright as your faith.”
“ You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
“ The great thing about life is that you can always change.”
“ Do your duty, that is best; leave unto the Lord the rest.”
“ Faith is the foundation of all that we do.”
“ Kindness is the essence of greatness.”
“ Let us be a little kinder.”
“ Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.”
“ The Lord is at the helm.”
“ We can do better. We can do better.”
gptkbp:received numerous awards
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Latter-day_Saint
gptkbp:served_as gptkb:church
gptkb:Second_Counselor_in_the_First_Presidency
gptkb:First_Counselor_in_the_First_Presidency
gptkb:Apostles
Mission President in England
gptkbp:signature Gordon_ B_ Hinckley_signature.png
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marjorie_Pay_Hinckley
gptkb:Marjorie_P._Hinckley
gptkb:Marry_E._Stoddard
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Thomas_S._Monson
gptkbp:term_end 2008-01-27
January 27, 2008
gptkbp:term_start 1995-03-12
March 12, 1995
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of gptkb:missionary_work
interfaith dialogue
the importance of community
family history research
the importance of prayer
the importance of service
the importance of education for all
gptkbp:was_involved_in humanitarian efforts
the development of church programs
the construction of the Salt Lake City Temple
gptkbp:was_known_for his humility
his commitment to peace
his optimism
his dedication to the church
his ability to inspire others
his ability to connect with youth
his ability to bring people together
his focus on the family
his global outreach efforts
his love of literature
his emphasis on family values
his commitment to humanitarian work
his dedication to youth
his efforts to improve church facilities
his emphasis on personal responsibility
his emphasis on the importance of family history.
his positive outlook on life
gptkbp:writings Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Great_Plan_of_Happiness
Standing for Something
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Modesto
gptkb:Fresno
gptkb:Salt_Lake_City
gptkb:Fullerton,_California
gptkb:The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
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