Brigham Young

Brigham Young (June 1, 1801 - August 29, 1877) took over leadership of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the death of the church's
founder, Joseph Smith. Young led the early members of the church westward to
the Salt Lake Valley in Utah to escape growing religious persecution.

On February 10, 1846 many Mormons, led by Young, began their migration west
from Nauvoo, Illinois to Great Salt Lake.

Young was perhaps the most famous polygamist of the early church although he
was preceded in the practice by Joseph Smith who introduced it. The exact
number of his wives is unknown. The modern church no longer tolerates
polygamy. Any members found to be practicing it are excommunicated.

In addition to founding the University of Utah, Young also organized the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Brigham Young University is named after him.

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