J. A. O. Preus II | |
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| Born | January 8, 1920 |
| Died | August 13, 1994 (aged 74) |
| Education | Concordia Seminary |
| Spouse | Delpha Mae Holleque |
| Parent | Jacob A. O. ("Jake") Preus |
| Church | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) |
| Ordained | 1945 |
Offices held | President, LCMS (1969-1981) President, Concordia Theological Seminary (1962-1969) |
Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus II (January 8, 1920 – August 13, 1994) was an American Lutheran pastor, professor, author, seminary president and church denominational president. He served as the eighth president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) from 1969 to 1981. He was a major figure in the "Seminex" theological/political controversy, which resulted in a schism in the LCMS during the early 1970s.