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Revision as of 14:11, 10 October 2002 by Frecklefoot (talk | contribs) (Formatting. Added more information on Young.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Brigham Young (1801-1877) took over leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the martyr of the church's founder, Joseph Smith. Young led the early members of the church westward to the Salt Lake Valley.
Young was perhaps the most famous polygomist (polygynist specifically) of the early church. His exact number of wives is still unknown. Though the church makes no apologies for its early practice, the modern church no longer tolerates polygamy. Any members found to be practicing it are excommunicated.
In addition to founding the University of Utah, Young also organized the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Brigham Young University is named after him.