Brigham Young (June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was an American religious leader, politician, and settler. He was the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death in 1877. He founded Salt Lake City and he served as the first governor of the Utah Territory. Young also led the foundings of the precursors to the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.
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1 June 1801 Whitingham, Vermont
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29 August 1877 (aged 76) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S.
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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