Henry B. Eyring

Date of Birth: May 31, 1933

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: *Date of Death: N/A (as of the most recent update)*

Biography

Henry Bennion Eyring is an American educational administrator, author, and religious leader who has served in various capacities within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Born on May 31, 1933, in Princeton, New Jersey, Eyring comes from a family with a strong academic background; his father, Henry Eyring, was a renowned chemist. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Utah and later received both a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in business administration from Harvard University. Eyring began his career as an assistant professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He then served as the president of Ricks College (now Brigham Young University-Idaho) from 1971 to 1977. In 1985, he was called to serve as the first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of the LDS Church, a position he held until 1992. He was later called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1995 and has served as a counselor in the First Presidency since 2007, first under President Gordon B. Hinckley and then under President Thomas S. Monson and currently under President Russell M. Nelson.

5 Interesting Facts about Henry B. Eyring

1. Henry B. Eyring served as the Commissioner of the Church Educational System twice, from 1980 to 1986 and from 1992 to 2004.

2. He is a prolific author and has written several books, including “To Draw Closer to God,” “Because He First Loved Us,” and “On the Path Home.”

3. Eyring is known for his emphasis on personal revelation and the importance of education.

4. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to education and religion, including honorary doctorates from Brigham Young University and Southern Virginia University.

5. Eyring is an avid watercolor painter and often uses his artwork as gifts and illustrations in his talks.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Henry B. Eyring

1. “When you meet someone, treat them as if they were in serious trouble, and you will be right more than half the time.”

2. “The great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God’s commands in the midst of the storms of life.”

3. “Our hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another.”

4. “You hold in your hands the happiness of more people than you can imagine.”

5. “If you are on the right path, it will always be uphill.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

While specific net worth figures for Henry B. Eyring are not publicly disclosed, as a leader in a non-profit religious organization, it is assumed his net worth is modest and primarily based on his salary as a church leader and his previous academic roles.

Children

Henry B. Eyring and his wife, Kathleen Johnson Eyring, have six children. Their children have followed diverse paths, contributing to the community in various ways. Some of their notable children include: 1. Henry J. Eyring, who has served as the president of Brigham Young University-Idaho. 2. Elizabeth Eyring, who has been involved in education and community service.