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Brigham Young

June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877

American religious leader (1801–1877)

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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.

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  • Birthday · June 1
  • Anniversary · August 29

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