Brigham Young

Type: Person

Brigham Young was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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.

Role: LDS Church president; Utah territorial governor

Field: Religion / History

Active: 1801–1877

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