Brigham Young - Wikipedia
WEBBrigham Young (/ ˈ b r ɪ ɡ əm /; June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death in 1877.
Brigham Young - Biography, Facts, Conflicts - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Print Page. Brigham Young succeeded founder Joseph Smith as the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1847; he led the church until his death in 1877. After guiding an...
List of Brigham Young's wives - Wikipedia
WEBBrigham Young (1801–1877), second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), was perhaps the most famous polygamist of the early Latter Day Saint movement, marrying a total of fifty-six wives during his lifetime.
Brigham Young | Mormon Leader, Pioneer, Colonizer | Britannica
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Brigham Young (born June 1, 1801, Whitingham, Vermont, U.S.—died August 29, 1877, Salt Lake City, Utah) was an American religious leader, second president of the Mormon church, and colonizer who significantly influenced …
Brigham Young - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
WEBBrigham Young was born in Vermont in 1801 as the ninth of 11 siblings. He grew up in a family that relocated multiple times searching for a stable living. His parents insisted on strict obedience to the Bible and individual industriousness in each of their children. Brigham left home at the age of 16, two years after his mother’s death from ...
Brigham Young - Church History Museum
WEBBrigham Young. Prophets of the Restoration. Brigham Young, Second President of the Church. Brigham Young was born June 1, 1801, in Whitingham, Vermont. In 1835, three years after he joined the Church, he was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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Brigham Young - Church History Museum
WEBBrigham Young was born 1 June 1801 at Whitingham, Vermont, the ninth of eleven children, to John Young, a Revolutionary War veteran, and Abigail Howe, who died when Brigham was 14. Raised in a frontier settlement, Brigham, who had only 11 days of school, became an accomplished carpenter, joiner, painter, and glazier.
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WEBAbout. The mission of Brigham Young University — founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
Brigham Young | Religious Studies Center
WEBBrigham Young. Born: 1 June 1801, Whitingham, Vermont. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: 14 February 1835 (age 33) President of the Quorum of the Twelve: 14 April 1840. President of the Church: 27 December 1847 (age 46) Died: 29 August 1877 (age 76), Salt Lake City, Utah.
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