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After Joseph Smith was murdered, there was some controversy as to who would become the leader of the church. This is called the Mormon Succession Crisis. The Church gathered to have a conference and discuss what should be done. Already, many favored Brigham Young as he was close to the prophet and was the senior Apostle. However, Joseph's wife and several other prominent church figures disagreed. At the conference, some claimed that Brigham spoke with the voice of Joseph and understood this to be a sign that Brigham should be the next leader.
When Brigham advocated moving west, most of the church went with him. However, some, including Joseph's wife and children, stayed behind and formed the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (now called the Community of Christ) while others formed different independent branches. Some of these independent branches still exist and are colloquially known by the names of their early leaders (i.e. Strangite, Bickertonite, Cutlerite).
After arriving in Salt Lake City, Brigham Young was officially ordained as the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since that time, the senior Apostle (usually the President of the Quorum) has been considered the rightful successor.
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1847who was the leader of the Mormons?
brigham young was the leader of the Mormon church in 1847
What Mormon church leader who succeeded smith and led them to Utah?
Brigham Young.
Brigham Young?
United States religious leader of the Mormon Church after the assassination of Joseph Smith
Was brigham the Mormon leader?
Brigham Young was the second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). He lead the Church from 1847 until his death in 1877. However, he was ordained an Apostle (one of the highest levels of Church leadership) in 1835.
When did brigham young become leader?
Brigham Young officially became President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) in December 1847, after the first Mormon Pioneer group arrived in Salt Lake City. However, many Church members began following him immediately after Joseph Smith's murder in the summer of 1844.
Who was the leader of the Mormon church that moved people out of the US and in to Utah?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
Was Brigham young a good leader?
Yes he was great he was a leader of the mormon church and had a clean soul. He beleived in his religion and showed it by his good works.
Where was Brigham Young popular first?
Brigham Young became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) only three years after his conversion from Methodism, in 1835. Because of his position, he was well known among the Mormon community. Upon the death of Joseph Smith, it is said that Brigham Young gave a sermon in which he looked and sounded like Joseph Smith, leading most in attendance to believe that Brigham Young was to be the next leader of the Church. This was in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Leader who founded a settlement at Salt Lake City?
Brigham Young lead the Mormon people from the Midwest to Utah, organized them, and sent them to establish colonies all over the west. The majority of the settlements were centered around Salt Lake City, which was (and is) the headquarters of the Church.
Who was the Mormon leader before Brigham young?
Joseph Smith.
Who led the Mormon church in Utah?
Brigham Young led the first group of Mormon pioneers to Utah, and over the next 30 years was the leader of the church while hundreds more pioneers travelled to Utah. Since Brigham Young died in 1877, there have been many leaders of the Mormon church. While each of these leaders have lived in Utah, they lead the entire worldwide church, not just members in Utah.
Who was the Mormon leader during the move to Salt Lake City?
Brigham Young. He is called the "Great Colonizer of the West."
