3 February 1851
Yes, Brigham Young was the first governor of Utah.
Brigham Young was the first governor of Utah.
No. Millard Fillmore, the President of the United States at the time, appointed Brigham Young governor of Utah Territory.
Brigham Young was Governor of the Territory of Utah from February 3, 1851 through April 12, 1858.
Seven years.
Brigham Young was released from his office as Territorial Governor of Utah in 1858. He was 57 years old.
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
Brigham Young (a religious leader)
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
Brigham Young was the 2nd prophet in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is most accredited with leading the Mormons from their city of Nauvoo in Illinois across the plains into Utah, after the martyrdom of their first prophet Joseph Smith. He was also the governor of Salt Lake and began the school that would later become Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. His doctrinal contributions include Doctrine & Covenants 136.
Yes. There was a movie made about Brigham Young (Titled: Brigham Young).
Seven years. 1851-1858. Governor of Utah territory.