Bryant S. Hinckley
Bryant Stringham Hinckley (July 9, 1867–June 5, 1961) was an American author, religious speaker, civic leader and educator. He served as a prominent mid-level leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the early 20th century. His books were primarily designed for a Latter-day Saint audience.Hinckley was the father of Gordon B. Hinckley, who would later serve as an apostle and the president of the LDS Church. Bryant's brother, Alonzo A. Hinckley was also an Apostle. They were both half brothers of Edwin S. Hinckley who was a prominent educator at Brigham Young University. His father was Ira Hinckley. He was named for Briant Stringham, an early judge and stock raiser in Utah.Hinckley was the principal of the Latter-day Saint high school in Salt Lake City. During the first decade of the 20th century, he was the head of LDS Business College. Hinckley had previously been the head of the Commercial Department at Brigham Young Academy. Today there is a scholarship at LDS Business College named after Hinckley.Hinckley later served as the superintendent of the LDS Church owned Deseret Gym.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1867 |
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| Birth name | Bryant Stringham Hinckley |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1961 |