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Interesting Facts and Contributions of Brigham Young and References sections
'''Brigham Young''' (June 1, 1801 - August 29, 1877) was the second [[Prophet|prophet]] and the president of the [[LDS Church|Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. After [[Joseph Smith]], the founder, was killed in 1844 by a lynch mob while awaiting trial for charges of treason in [[Nauvoo]], Illinois, Young was appointed the faith's new leader.
'''Brigham Young''' (June 1, 1801 - August 29, 1877) was the second [[Prophet|prophet]] and the president of the [[LDS Church|Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. After [[Joseph Smith]], the founder, was killed in 1844 by a lynch mob while awaiting trial for charges of treason in [[Nauvoo]], [[Illinois]], Young was appointed the faith's new leader.
Young led a group from Nauvoo to [[Salt Lake City]] in what is now [[Utah]], where he established what the Mormons call [[New Zion]]. While in Salt Lake Brigham Young started a school ([[Brigham Young University]]) and a clothing store, [[ZCMI]] (Zion Cooperative Mercantile Exchange). ZCMI was later purchased by Meyer & Frank, and in 2006 was purchased by Macy's. Prior to the sale, ZCMI was solely owned an operated by the LDS church.
Young led a group from Nauvoo to [[Salt Lake City]] in what is now [[Utah]], where he established what the Mormons call [[New Zion]]. While in Salt Lake Brigham Young started a school ([[Brigham Young University]]) and a clothing store, [[ZCMI]] (Zion Cooperative Mercantile Exchange). ZCMI was later purchased by Meyer & Frank, and in 2006 was purchased by Macy's. Prior to the sale, ZCMI was solely owned an operated by the LDS church.
=Interesting Facts and Contributions of Brigham Young=
#When Joseph Smith was murdered in 1844, Brigham's [[leadership]] kept the scattered and frightened Saints together.
#He became President at the age of forty-six - the second youngest next to Joseph Smith,
#His administration, which lasted thirty years, is the longest in Church history.
#He organized the strategic [[evacuation]] of the Saints from [[Missouri]] into [[Hancock County]], Illinois, where Nauvoo was established.
#He directed the [[colonization]] of the [[Mountain West]] and brought thousands of [[colonists]] from all over the world to settle in the West. He directed the settlement of more than 200 [[villages]], [[towns]], and [[cities]]. "He was the prime mover in the great development of the West."<ref>Encyclopedia Americana, p. 649</ref>
=Significant Dates and Events in the Lifetime of Brigham Young=
=Significant Dates and Events in the Lifetime of Brigham Young=
Church Membership 1844: 35,000 (est.) 1877: 155,000 (est.)<br>
Church Membership 1844: 35,000 (est.) 1877: 155,000 (est.)<br>
==Education==
==Education==
<blockquote>Our education should be such as to improve our minds and fit us for increased usefulness; to make us of greater service to the human family; to enable us to stop our rude methods of living, speaking, and thinking.... I would advise you to read books that are worth reading, read relaible history, and search wisdom out of the best books you can procure.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Our education should be such as to improve our minds and fit us for increased usefulness; to make us of greater service to the human family; to enable us to stop our rude methods of living, speaking, and thinking.... I would advise you to read books that are worth reading, read relaible history, and search wisdom out of the best books you can procure.</blockquote>
=References=
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=Sources=
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