Brigham Young Quotes


What we commonly call death does not destroy the body, it only causes a separation of spirit and body.


Citations

Young, Brigham. Journal of Discourses. Vol. 8. George Q. Cannon, 1861, p. 261.

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Brigham Young
Brigham Young
  • Born: June 1, 1801
  • Died: August 29, 1877
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Leader

Brigham Young was an American religious leader, politician, and settler. He was the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death in 1877. He founded Salt Lake City and served as the first governor of the Utah Territory. Young also led the foundings of the precursors to the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.