Brigham Young was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and was the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1847 until his death. Young was also the first governor of the Utah Territory.

Young had a variety of nicknames, among the most popular of which is the "American Moses,"(alternatively the "Modern Moses" or the "Mormon Moses") because, like the biblical figure, Young led his followers, the Mormon pioneers, in an exodus through a desert, to what they saw as a promised land. Young was also dubbed the "Lion of the Lord" for his bold personality, and was commonly called "Brother Brigham" by Latter-day Saints. Young's legacy is controversial, however. While having helped to organize a large religion, as well as the accession of Utah Territory to the United States, concerns persist about his role in the Utah War against the United States government and his beliefs about black people.

Young was perhaps the most famous polygamist of the early church. He stated that upon being taught about plural marriage, "it was the first time in my life that I desired the grave." By the time of his death, Young had 56 children by 16 of his wives. In 1856, Young built the Lion House to accommodate his sizable family. This building remains a Salt Lake City landmark, together with the Beehive House, another Brigham Young family home.... More • http://en.wikipedia. ... gham_Young View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Christians • Statesmen • 1850s • Gemini • Industrial Revolution • June 01 • Las Vegas • Mormonism • Mormons • Nevada • Religion • Salt Lake City • USA • Utah • 19th Century • People