| Joseph Fielding Smith | |
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| Patriarch to the Church | |
| September 17, 1942 (aged 43) – October 6, 1946 (aged 47) | |
| Called by | Heber J. Grant |
| End reason | Released for reasons of "ill health" amid accusations of homosexual affairs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1899 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Died | August 29, 1964 (aged 65) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
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Joseph Fielding Smith (January 30, 1899 – August 29, 1964) was patriarch to the church and a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1942 until 1946.