Brigham Young

Brigham Young (June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the western United States. He was the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death and was the founder of Salt Lake City and the first governor of Utah Territory, United States. Brigham Young...

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  • Jun 1, 1801

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Date of death:

  • Aug 29, 1877

Brigham Young Quotes

  • “ There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source.

  • “ It is wise for us to forget our troubles, there are always new ones to replace them.

  • “ Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the worlds work, and the power to appreciate life.

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