Brigham Young (1801-1877), date unknown, Second Prophet of the Church of Latter Day Saints. A iron fisted administrator who led the Mormon exodus from the Midwest and founded the theocratic state of Deseret (later to be known as Utah), he also was a serial polygamist with 56 wives and avowed racist. GalleryBrigham Young (1801-1877), date unknown, Second Prophet of the Church of Latter Day Saints. A iron fisted administrator who led the Mormon exodus from the Midwest and founded the theocratic state of Deseret (later to be known as Utah), he also was a serial polygamist with 56 wives and avowed racist.
