Brigham Young
Information regarding Brigham Young
- Apostle number: 5
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 3
- Date of birth: June 1, 1801
- Place of birth: Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont
- Date of apostolic ordination: February 14, 1835
- Age when ordained apostle: 33 years 08 months
- End of apostolic service: August 29, 1877
- Total apostolic years: 42 years 06 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: February 14, 1835
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 12 years 10 months
- Date called as President of the Church: December 27, 1847
- Age when called as President: 46 years 06 months
- Tenure as President of the Church: 29 years 08 months
- Date of death: August 29, 1877
- Age at death: 76 years 02 months
- Place of death: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Remarks: Succeeded Joseph Smith as President of the Church; he also served as Governor of the Utah Territory from February 3, 1851 to April 12, 1858.
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