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Biography of Mark E. Petersen - LDS Leader
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Mark Edward Petersen (November 7,1900–January 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. 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. start box series box | title= Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | years= April 20, 1944–January 11, 1984 | before=Ezra Taft Benson | after= Matthew Cowley | end box

