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Brigham Young
Former Governor of the Utah Territory
Brigham Young was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1847 until his death in 1877. During his time as church president, Young led his followers, the... Wikipedia
Born: June 1, 1801, Whitingham, VT
Died: August 29, 1877 (age 76 years), Salt Lake City, UT
Spouse: Hannah Tapfield (m. 1872–1877), Lydia Farnsworth (m. 1870–1877), Elizabeth Jones (m. 1869–1877), and more
Children: Hyrum Smith Young, Brigham Young Jr., Susa Young Gates, and more
Siblings: Phineas Young, Joseph Young, Susannah Young Little, and more
Organizations founded: Brigham Young University, The University of Utah, Zions Bancorporation, and more
Production company: Brigham Young University
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Apr 16, 2024 ˇ A carpenter, joiner, painter, and glazier, Young settled in 1829 at Mendon, New York, near where the Book of Mormon was published in 1830. The ...