Mark E. Petersen

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Mark Edward Petersen (November 7, 1900January 11, 1984) (commonly known as Mark E. Petersen) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1944 until his death. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he filled the vacancy caused by the excommunication of Richard R. Lyman. He had become managing editor of the Church-owned Deseret News in 1935 and editor in 1941.

Mark Edward Petersen also wrote the document: 21 Steps In Overcoming Masturbation

Grave marker of Mark E. Petersen.
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Grave marker of Mark E. Petersen.
Preceded by:
Ezra Taft Benson
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
April 20, 1944January 11, 1984
Succeeded by:
Matthew Cowley