Brigham Young
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Brigham Young
Summary
Brigham Young is a human[1]. His place of birth was Whitingham[2]. He was born on June 1, 1801[3]. He passed away in Salt Lake City[4]. He died on August 29, 1877[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], carpenter[7], prophet[8], politician[9], and governor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,681 views/month, #4,005 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Brigham Young was born in Whitingham[2].
- Brigham Young passed away in Salt Lake City[4].
- Brigham Young was born on June 1, 1801[3].
- Brigham Young died on August 29, 1877[5].
- Burial took place at Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument[12].
- Brigham Young's father was John Young[13].
- Brigham Young's mother was Abigail Nabby Howe[14].
- Brigham Young was married to Miriam Angeline Works Young[15].
- Among Brigham Young's spouses was Mary Ann Angell[16].
- Brigham Young was married to Lucy Ann Young[17].
- Among Brigham Young's spouses was Harriet Elizabeth Young[18].
- Among Brigham Young's spouses was Emily Dow Partridge[19].
- Among Brigham Young's spouses was Clarissa Ann Young[20].
- A child of Brigham Young was Susa Young Gates[21].
- A child of Brigham Young was Zina P. Young Card[22].
- A child of Brigham Young was Maria Young Dougall[23].
- A child of Brigham Young was B. Morris Young[24].
- A child of Brigham Young was Brigham Young, Jr.[25].
- A child of Brigham Young was Joseph Don Carlos Young[26].
- Brigham Young held citizenship in United States[27].
- Brigham Young worked as a theologian[6].
- Brigham Young's professions included carpenter[7].
- Brigham Young's professions included prophet[8].
- Brigham Young worked as a politician[9].
- Brigham Young worked as a governor[10].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Whitingham[2], Brigham Young… he was born on June 1, 1801[3]. His father was John Young[13]. His mother was Abigail Nabby Howe[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], carpenter[7], prophet[8], politician[9], and governor[10]. Brigham Young's field of work was colonization[28]. He held the position of Governor of the Territory of Utah[29].
Personal Life
Spouses include Miriam Angeline Works Young[15], 1806–1832[30]; Mary Ann Angell[16], 1803–1882[31], of United States[32]; Lucy Ann Young[17], 1822–1890[33]; Harriet Elizabeth Young[18]; Emily Dow Partridge[19], 1824–1899[34]; and Clarissa Ann Young[20]. Children include Susa Young Gates[21], a historian[35], 1856–1933[36], of United States[37]; Zina P. Young Card[22]; Maria Young Dougall[23]; B. Morris Young[24]; Brigham Young, Jr.[25]; and Joseph Don Carlos Young[26]. Religious affiliations include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[38] and Latter Day Saints[39].
Death and Burial
Brigham Young died on August 29, 1877[5]. He died in Salt Lake City[4]. The cause of death was peritonitis[40]. Burial took place at Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Brigham Young include Brigham Young University[41], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1875[44], headquartered in Provo[45]; Brigham Young University Hawaii[46], a university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1955[49]; and Brigham City[50], a city in the United States[51], in United States[52], founded in 1851[53].
Why It Matters
Brigham Young ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,681 views/month, #4,005 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Works attributed to him include Doctrine and Covenants[56], a religious text[57], written by Joseph Smith[58]. Entities named for him include Brigham Young University[41], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1875[44], headquartered in Provo[45]; Brigham Young University Hawaii[46], a university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1955[49]; and Brigham City[50], a city in the United States[51], in United States[52], founded in 1851[53].
FAQs
Where was Brigham Young born?
Brigham Young was born in Whitingham[2].
Where did Brigham Young die?
Brigham Young died in Salt Lake City[4].
Who were Brigham Young's parents?
Brigham Young's father was John Young[13]. Brigham Young's mother was Abigail Nabby Howe[14].
Who was Brigham Young married to?
Brigham Young's spouses include Miriam Angeline Works Young[15], Mary Ann Angell[16], Lucy Ann Young[17], and Harriet Elizabeth Young[18].
What did Brigham Young do for work?
Brigham Young worked as theologian[6], carpenter[7], prophet[8], politician[9], and governor[10].