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There are two prominent public figures commonly referred to as “President Holland,” both recently in the news, but neither is (or was) a head of a country.

Who “President Holland” Usually Means

In late 2025, “President Holland” most often refers to Jeffrey R. Holland , a senior leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
He was widely called “President Holland” because of his role as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, one of the highest governing bodies in the church.

Quick facts

  • Full name: Jeffrey Roy Holland.
  • Born: 3 December 1940, St. George, Utah, USA.
  • Major roles:
    • Ninth president of Brigham Young University (BYU), 1980–1989.
* Commissioner of the Church Educational System before becoming BYU president.

* Apostle (member of the Quorum of the Twelve) from 1994 onward.

* Later became President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, hence the common title “President Holland.”

Latest news (late 2025)

  • Jeffrey R. Holland died in December 2025 at age 85, which is why “President Holland” has been trending in faith news and online discussions.
  • Obituaries and memorial articles highlight:
    • His influence as BYU president, including major fundraising and the creation of the BYU Jerusalem Center.
* His global church assignments, including dedicating several countries in Africa for missionary work.

Is He a Country’s President?

  • Despite the title, Jeffrey R. Holland was not a political president of a nation ; “President” here is a religious/organizational title (similar to a university or church president).
  • If you were thinking of a national leader named “Holland,” it is likely a mix‑up with:
    • François Hollande , former president of France (note the “e” at the end of Hollande), or
    • The country/region name “Holland” used informally for the Netherlands.
      Those are different from “President Holland” in LDS context.

Forum / Trending Angle

Recent online discussions focus on:

  • His speaking style and emotional sermons, which many members found particularly motivating and memorable.
  • Reflections on how his tone in later years was seen as more humble and introspective compared with some earlier talks, as noted in personal tributes and blog reflections.

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