Brigham Young
/ˌbrɪɡəm ˈjʌŋ/
/ˌbrɪɡəm ˈjʌŋ/
- (1801-77) the US leader of the Mormons who brought them to Utah in 1846-7 and established Salt Lake City. He became the first Governor of the Utah Territory in 1850. He is believed to have had 27 wives. see also Joseph Smith
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