Russell M. Nelson
Russell Marion Nelson (born September 9, 1924) is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an internationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeon. Currently, he is the fourth most senior apostle among the ranks of the LDS Church.
Nelson has been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1984. Prior to that he was for a time General President of the Sunday School of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the late 1980s and early 1990s Nelson was closely involved with the establishment of the LDS Church in Eastern Europe. He has also been involved with the Church's long-standing efforts to establish ties in China.
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