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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.
Brigham Young (/ ˈ b r ɪ ɡ əm / BRIG-əm; June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) [3] 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 was an American religious leader, second president of the Mormon church, and colonizer who significantly influenced the development of the American West. A carpenter, joiner, painter, and glazier, Young settled in 1829 at Mendon, New York, near where the Book of Mormon was published.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Though initially apprehensive, Brigham Young quickly became a strong advocate for the practice of plural marriage. Toward the end of his life, Brigham was widely known as the father of a large plural family. He was sealed to over 50 women, many but not all of whom lived with him.
Brigham Young is sometimes referred to as the American Moses or the Great Colonizer. He emerged from the ranks of early Church leaders to lead thousands of religious refugees across the uncivilized western frontier of the United States.
Brigham Young was the second prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brigham led the Church after Joseph Smith died, and succeeded Joseph as prophet in 1847.
Brigham Young was the second prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brigham led the Church after Joseph Smith died, and succeeded Joseph as prophet in 1847.
