Brigham Young (/ ˈ b r ɪ ɡ əm / BRIG-əm; June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) [4] was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of …

Nov 9, 2009 · 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.

Dec 11, 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 …

Jan 12, 2025 · Roughly 150 people were estimated to have been killed during the Utah War, which ended with a Presidential pardon of the Latter-day Saints and the replacement of Alfred …

Dec 16, 2024 · Brigham Young didn’t order the Mountain Meadows Massacre, but he set the stage for what happened in one of the worst slaughters in American history. In particular, …

Among his final acts as Church President, Brigham Young streamlined the responsibilities and relationships of priesthood quorums and dedicated the St. George temple. He passed away on …

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 …

Jun 1, 2001 · Died Aug. 29,1877, in Salt Lake City at age 76. Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for …

Brigham Young died following an illness on 29 August 1877 at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 76 years old. Brigham Young is sometimes referred to as the American Moses or the Great …

Brigham Young was perhaps the most famous polygamist of the early Latter Day Saint Movement. He married a total of 55 wives. Only his first marriage to Miriam Angeline …