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Brigham Young

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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BRIGHAM YOUNG

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BACKGROUND

  • Born: June 1, 1801, Whitingham, VT
  • 9th of 11 children
  • Poor farmer
  • Moved to upstate New York
  • Methodist convert to Mormonism
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EDUCATION

  • Minimal formal education
  • Apprentice carpenter and painter
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GOAL

  • Isolate Utah from US
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

  • Kept Mormonism alive
  • Led movement to Utah
  • Took over role as prophet of God

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