Brigham Young

Brigham Young (June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. In 1847, Young became the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is one of many churches that claim to be a continuation of the Church of Christ founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1830. He was also the first governor of the Utah Territory.

Young had a variety of nicknames, among the most popular of which is "The American Moses," (sometimes "The Modern Moses" or "The Mormon Moses" ) because, like the biblical figure, he led his followers, the Mormon pioneers in an often arduous exodus through a desert, to what they saw as a promised land. He was dubbed "The Lion of the Lord" for his bold personality, and also called "Brother Brigham."