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No one killed Brigham Young. He died at the age of 76 after his liver ruptured. You may be confusing him with Joseph Smith. Brigham Young took over the presidency of the LDS Church after Joseph Smith was murdered. Joseph Smith was martyred by a mob (shot 4 times) while imprisoned in Liberty Jail, Missouri on unspecified charges.
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Who led the pioneers after Joseph Smith's death?
Brigham Young wasn't really killed, he died of an illness. The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) after Brigham Young was John Taylor.
Is there any video on brigham young?
Yes. There was a movie made about Brigham Young (Titled: Brigham Young).
What is brigham youngs birth name?
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young.
What was Brigham Young's middle name?
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young. He didn't have a middle name.
Which state did Brigham Young love?
Brigham Young loved Utah.
Was Brigham Young an abolitionist?
No, Brigham Young was not an abolitionist. Brigham Young believed that slavery could not be abolished until the second coming of the Lord.
Who led the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake?
Brigham Young was the Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Later Day Saints by the time the Mormon migration reached Utah. Prior to Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, originator of the LDS led the Mormons until he was killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois, in 1844.The first group of Mormon Pioneers was lead to the Great Salt Lake by Brigham Young. Later groups were lead by experienced trail guides who had traveled with Brigham Young previously.
What was brigham young nicknamed?
Brigham Young has been called "The American Moses".
What is Brigham Young's birthday?
Brigham Young was born on June 1, 1801.
Did brigham young visit Hawaii?
No. Brigham Young never visted Hawaii.
What is the Brigham young university mascot?
Brigham Young University's mascot is the cougar.
When did Brigham Young College end?
Brigham Young College ended in 1926.
