Was Joseph Smith Jr a real prophet?

Answer 1

Yes. There have been many real men named Joseph Smith. The most well-known Joseph Smith was a real man who lived from 1805 to 1844 in the eastern United States. He founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church).

Answer 2

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, including myself, believe that he was, but you will have to make that decision yourself.

Some great resources you can use are:
josephsmith.net - official Church website about Joseph Smith

mormon.org - official Church website outlining basic beliefs of the Church, also a way to chat live with Church representatives to ask your questions

maps.lds.org - a way to find a local congregation, visit a worship service and ask Church members about their faith!

Answer 3

Yes, Joseph Smith was a real person. He even has his own Wikipedia page. Joseph Smith, Jr. (December 23, 1805 - June 27, 1844) was an American religious leader and the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, the predominant branch of which is Mormonism. At age twenty-four, Smith published the Book of Mormon, and in the next fourteen years he attracted thousands of followers, established cities and temples, and created a lasting religious culture.