Brigham Young
American religious leader (1801–1877) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigham Young (June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon church) and the first Governor of the American state of Utah. Young was born in Vermont. He became president of the Mormon church in 1847 after the death of Joseph Smith, Jr in 1844.
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Brigham Young | |
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Religion | Christian |
Church | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Office | President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Date of birth | (1801-06-01)June 1, 1801 |
Place of birth | Vermont |
Date of death | August 29, 1877(1877-08-29) (aged 76) |
Place of death | Salt Lake City |
Predecessor | Joseph Smith, Jr |
Successor | John Taylor |
Known for | First Governor of Utah |
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Brigham Young University is named after Young.
John Taylor replaced Young as leader of the church three years after Young died.