Brigham Young is famous for being the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). Mormons consider him to be a prophet. He lead the Mormons from settlements in Illinois and Missouri to colonize the western United States, establishing Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He loved education! Hence Brigham Young Universities. :D
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young and his great-great-great grandson, Steve Young. lol
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.