Russell Nelson

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:temple
gptkb:church
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:active_years 1945-present
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:University_of_Utah
gptkbp:awards Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah
Honorary Doctorate from Brigham Young University
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Law
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Nursing
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Health
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah School of Medicine
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Engineering
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Medicine
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Education
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Pharmacy
gptkbp:birth_date 1924-09-09
September 9, 1924
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah,_USA
gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah,_United_States
gptkbp:children gptkb:10
gptkb:9
gptkbp:date 2015-03-31
gptkbp:education gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:University_of_Utah
gptkbp:field cardiac surgery
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Russell_Nelson
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Russell Nelson
gptkbp:image Russell_ M_ Nelson_2018.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/ Russell_ M_ Nelson_2018.jpg/800px-Russell_ M_ Nelson_2018.jpg
Russell_ M._ Nelson_2018.jpg
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Gordon_B._Hinckley
gptkb:J._Joseph_Smith
gptkb:Thomas_S._Monson
gptkb:David_O._Mc_Kay
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Harold_B._Lee
gptkb:Gordon_B._Hinckley
gptkb:Thomas_S._Monson
gptkb:David_O._Mc_Kay
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Politician
Leadership in the LDS Church
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:President_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles
gptkb:church
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Great_Plan_of_Happiness
gptkb:The_Book_of_Mormon:_Another_Testament_of_Jesus_Christ
gptkb:The_Doctrine_and_Covenants
Heart Surgery Innovations
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:hospital
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:office gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:opening_ceremony 1984-04-07
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:President_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles
gptkb:church
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Thomas_S._Monson
gptkbp:president gptkb:2018
2018-01-14
January 14, 2018
gptkbp:profession gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Latter-day_Saint
gptkb:Latter-day_Saint_movement
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah,_United_States
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:significant_event Advocated for religious freedom
Promoted the importance of prayer
Participated in interfaith dialogues
Encouraged youth participation in church activities
Encouraged members to share their testimonies
Addressed the church's stance on LGBTQ+ issues
Addressed the importance of mental health
Advocated for education and literacy initiatives
Announced the church's new name in 2018
Announced the construction of new temples
Emphasized the importance of family history work
Emphasized the importance of personal revelation
Encouraged members to engage in community service
Encouraged members to strengthen their faith
Encouraged members to study the scriptures
Participated in global church conferences
Promoted humanitarian efforts globally
Promoted the church's humanitarian aid efforts
Promoted the church's stance on family values
Promoted the church's welfare program
Promoted the use of technology in church services
Promoted the use of social media for church outreach
Advocated for peace and understanding among nations
Announced the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic response for the church
Introduced the concept of 'home-centered, church-supported' learning
Participated in the church's 200th anniversary celebration
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Wanda_Barstow_Nelson
gptkb:Dantzel_White_Nelson
Wanda Nelson
gptkbp:website churchofjesuschrist.org
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/prophets-and-apostles/leader/russell-m-nelson