~ 1801 - 1877
Brigham Young was an American religious leader and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), serving from 1847 until his death in 1877. He is well known for leading the Mormon pioneer migration to the Salt Lake Valley and for establishing Salt Lake City as a center for the Mormon community. Young played a crucial role in the development of the Utah Territory and is often referred to as the "American Moses" for his leadership during this pivotal period in Mormon history.