Birth of Brigham Young1 June 1801
Birth of Brigham Young
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Brigham Young Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Brigham Young, based on 11 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
11 records1801–18499 events5 places
Chronological biography
1801
1832
Baptism1832
Baptized in the Mormon faith
1835
Quorom 12 Apostles1835
Appointed Member of Quorom of the 12 Apostles
1838
Settlement-Nauvoo1838
Leads the Mormon settlement of Nauvoo, Illinois
1844
Mormon Church1844
Appointed Head of the Mormon Church
1846
Migration1846
Leads a migration to Utah
Salt Lake City1846
Founds Salt Lake City
Mormon Church30 June 1846
The Mormons leave Nauvoo City on the trail for Salt Lake City
1847
Mormon Church1847
Appointed President of the Mormon Church
Occupation1847
Leads the Mormon occupation of Great Salt Lake Valley, assumes dictatorial powers
1849
Governor1849
Appointed Governor of Utah
Titles and roles
President of Mormon Church
Record provenance
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