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How old was Nelson when he was called as an LDS apostle?

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Nelson was called as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 60. This occurred on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. He had previously served in various leadership positions within the church, including as a regional representative and as president of the Salt Lake Temple.
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