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Brigham Young (/ ˈ b r ɪ ɡ əm / BRIG-əm; June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) [4] was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death in 1877.
The history of Brigham Young University (BYU) begins in 1875, when the school was called Brigham Young Academy (BYA). The school did not reach university status until 1903, in a decision made by the school's board of trustees at the request of BYU president Benjamin Cluff .
Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university in Provo, Utah, United States.It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Brigham Young, the church's second president, had 56 wives during his life; [26] [27] many other church leaders were also polygamists. This early practice of polygamy caused conflict between church members and the broader American society. In 1854, the Republican party referred in its platform to polygamy and slavery as the "twin relics of ...
Young has been characterized as a skilled leader, with contrasting personality and ability from the church's founder, Joseph Smith. "Young inspired his followers by his down-to-earth demeanor [18] and through his skills as a pragmatic organizer and executive." [19] [13] Upon viewing the Salt Lake Valley, Young declared: "This is the place". [20]
Founded in Denver, Colorado; the church was founded specifically for young gay men only, ages 18 to 30; members practiced the United Order. Restoration Church of Jesus Christ [58] Antonio A. Feliz: 1985 LDS Church Dissolved in 2010. Majority of members were LGBT. Commonly called the "Gay Mormon Church" or the "Liberal Mormon Church".
He founded Salt Lake City and he served as the first governor of the Utah Territory. Young also led the foundings of the precursors to the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. Young was a polygamist, marrying a total of 55 wives, 54 of them after he converted to Mormonism. [1] The policy was difficult for many in the church.
Brigham Young College was a college and high school in Logan, Utah. It was founded by Brigham Young on 6 August 1877, 23 days before his death. He deeded several acres of land to a board of trustees for the development of a college. [ 1 ]