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Brigham Young

Brigham Young (/ˈbrɪɡəm/ BRIG-əm; June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) 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. He also served as the first governor of the Utah Territory from 1851 until his resignation in 1858.

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Born
(1801-06-01)June 1, 1801 Whitingham, Vermont, U.S.
Called by
Three Witnesses
Cause of death
Ruptured appendix
Children
57
Died
August 29, 1877(1877-08-29) (aged 76) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S.
End reason
Became President of the Church

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Governor of Utah Territory

LDS Church president

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Brigham Young

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Brigham Young

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Brigham Young → Joseph Smith[a], Position established, Thomas B. Marsh

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Brigham YoungBorn(1801-06-01)June 1, 1801 Whitingham, Vermont, U.S.1.00infobox
Brigham YoungCalled byThree Witnesses1.00infobox
Brigham YoungCause of deathRuptured appendix1.00infobox
Brigham YoungChildren571.00infobox
Brigham YoungDiedAugust 29, 1877(1877-08-29) (aged 76) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S.1.00infobox
Brigham YoungEnd reasonBecame President of the Church1.00infobox
Brigham YoungPredecessorJoseph Smith[a]1.00infobox
Brigham YoungPredecessorThomas B. Marsh1.00infobox
Brigham YoungPredecessorPosition established1.00infobox
Brigham YoungReasonInitial organization of Quorum of the Twelve1.00infobox
Brigham YoungReorganization at end of termNo apostles immediately ordained[b]1.00infobox
Brigham YoungResting placeBrigham Young Cemetery .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .g…1.00infobox
Brigham YoungSpouse(s)56 (See List of Brigham Young's wives)[c]1.00infobox
Brigham YoungSuccessorJohn Taylor1.00infobox
Brigham YoungSuccessorOrson Hyde1.00infobox
Brigham YoungSuccessorAlfred Cumming1.00infobox

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