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Joseph Smith

American religious leader and founder of the Latter Day Saint movement (1805–1844).

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Lived38 years1805–1844

The record

Joseph Smith was an American religious leader and founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Born on 23 December 1805 in Sharon, Smith died on 27 June 1844 in Carthage at the age of 38.

Notable works include Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price.

With a Wikipedia article in 107 languages, Joseph Smith is No. 783 in the People and Position Index.

Born
23 December 1805, Sharon
Died
27 June 1844, Carthage (aged 38)
Country
United States
Known as
Prophet, politician, theologian
Nickname
Joe Smith
Field
Religion
Party
Independent politician, Council of Fifty
Languages
English
Children
4
Wikipedia editions
107

Did you know

38

Lived to 38.

23 Dec

Shares a birthday with Akihito and Helmut Schmidt.

107

Has a Wikipedia article in 107 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Joseph Smith
  • FatherJoseph Smith, Sr.
  • MotherLucy Mack Smith
  • SpouseEmma Smith
  • SpouseEliza Maria Partridge Lyman
  • SpouseEliza Roxcy Snow
  • SpouseZina D. H. Young
  • SpouseEmily Dow Partridge
  • SpouseLucinda Morgan Harrisová
  • SiblingHyrum Smith
  • SiblingSamuel H. Smith
  • SiblingAlvin Smith
  • SiblingDon Carlos Smith

One has a profile here.

Notable works

Notable works

  • Book of Mormon
  • Doctrine and Covenants
  • Pearl of Great Price

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q47102 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)