I don't know that there is any specific number counted, perhaps about 50 have been killed directly due to their religion, and thousands have been killed while attempting to escape persecution (as in the case of the Mormon pioneers).
The Mormons used it as a code meaning "Killed"
I don't know who "he" is, but I don't think there has ever been a killer or a deadly event in which only Mormons were spared from death - so I guess the answer is yes.
Brigham Young became a leader of the Mormoms and led the religious group to settle in Salt Lake City. Utah was not yet a US State. In 1848, Utah was ceded to the USA from Mexico.
Because the Germans and their collaborators thought that if they killed all of the Jewish children, that their whole religious population would die.
10 per cent
A martar is a lame fellow, cripple, but a martyr is A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs or Kills (someone) because of their beliefs: she was martyred for her faith.
Joseph Smith, who founded the Mormons, claimed to be a prophet who received revelations from God. Naturally, leaders of other faiths, who did not speak with God, felt threatened by his claims, especially when significant portions of their congregations left to join the Mormons. Mormon doctrine was appealing to many because it seemed logical, and it came with additional scriptures that shed light on otherwise confusing Biblical scriptures. The idea of new scriptures was received as a threat by religions that taught God's words were found exclusively in the Bible. Persecution against Mormons intensified as new revelations lead to their practicing polygamy, which was abhorrent to many. In response to the persecution, the Mormons formed a militia, which many feared they would use for purposes other than self-defense. Joseph Smith was killed while in prison under dubious charges. The Mormons eventually fled the United States in search of religious freedom.
You are thinking of Joseph Smith, Jr. He and his brother Hyrum were shot and killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois on June 27, 1844.
Since Mormonism began in 1830, the main challenge Mormons have faced is criticism for their beliefs. At times this has caused violence, and some have even been killed for their beliefs, but for the most part it is just a general unacceptance.
Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.
Historically, Mormons were persecuted by being kicked out of their homes and chased out of their settlements, some were even killed. Today, persecution against Mormons is much less brutal. Typically they are only persecuted by harsh words and negative attitudes, although occassionally their homes or churches are vandalized. You can check out some examples of how Mormons have been persecuted historically and in modern times at the "Related Links" below.
Though I suspect that an exact answer / one that is desired, is not possible, I would venture to say that the majority of the mob members were Protestants of various sects. This is reasonable when one considers the geographical area and the time period. Although it is entirely likely that some of the members of the mob were not affiliated with any particular religious group - "Mormons" were also persecuted for their political / economic beliefs (they were anti - slavery in a southern state), it is doubtful that they all belonged to the same religious denomination. Addition: It has also been suspected that some members of the mob were former Mormons were were angry with Joseph Smith for a variety of reasons, but as the previous answer stated, it is very unlikely that all belonged to the same church or religious organization. It was most likely a collection of various Protestants, non-religious people, and former Mormons. Since most that were in the mob were never identified, it would be impossible to know.