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Brigham Young
American religious leader, second president of the LDS Church, and governor of Utah Territory (1801–1877).
The record
Brigham Young was an American religious leader, second president of the LDS Church, and governor of Utah Territory. Born on 1 June 1801 in Whitingham, Young died on 29 August 1877 in Salt Lake City at the age of 76.
Positions held include Governor of the Territory of Utah (1851–1858).
With a Wikipedia article in 58 languages, Brigham Young is No. 2,195 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 June 1801, Whitingham
- Died
- 29 August 1877, Salt Lake City (aged 76)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Theologian, carpenter, prophet
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 58
Did you know
50
Was 50 when first governor of the Territory of Utah (1851).
76
Lived to 76.
1 Jun
Shares a birthday with Marilyn Monroe and Morgan Freeman.
58
Has a Wikipedia article in 58 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1851–1858Governor of the Territory of Utah
Connections
Brigham Young
- FatherJohn Young
- MotherAbigail Nabby Howe
- SpouseMiriam Angeline Works Young
- SpouseMary Ann Angell
- SpouseLucy Ann Young
- SpouseHarriet Elizabeth Young
- SpouseEmily Dow Partridge
- SpouseClarissa Ann Young
- SiblingJoseph Young
- ChildSusa Young Gates
- ChildZina P. Young Card
- ChildMaria Young Dougall
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