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“Joseph F. Smith probably authorized Apostles Clawson and Cowley to marry their plural wives after the second Manifesto of 1904, since he did authorize a close friend to perform one plural marriage as late as 1906, and o.k.'d another one that occurred in 1907.”

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D. Michael Quinn

D. Michael Quinn is a historian specializing in the history of Latin America, with a particular focus on Mexico and Central America. Born on March 26, 1944, Quinn is known for his in-depth research on the Mexican Revolution and the history of Central America. more

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