Brigham Young was the 2nd prophet in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is most accredited with leading the Mormons from their city of Nauvoo in Illinois across the plains into Utah, after the martyrdom of their first prophet Joseph Smith. He was also the governor of Salt Lake and began the school that would later become Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His doctrinal contributions include Doctrine & Covenants 136.
Yes. There was a movie made about Brigham Young (Titled: Brigham Young).
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young.
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young. He didn't have a middle name.
Brigham Young loved Utah.
No, Brigham Young was not an abolitionist. Brigham Young believed that slavery could not be abolished until the second coming of the Lord.
Brigham Young has been called "The American Moses".
Brigham Young was born on June 1, 1801.
No. Brigham Young never visted Hawaii.
Brigham Young University's mascot is the cougar.
Brigham Young College ended in 1926.
Brigham Young College was created in 1877.
Brigham Young grew up in Vermont, USA.