Brigham Young

Second church president; directed temple construction

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Born: June 1, 1801, Whitingham

Died: August 29, 1877

Previous offices: Governor of the Territory of Utah

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Salt Lake Temple to open to public for first time since 1893

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Historical figure; died 1877 before the temple was finished

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released another round of free timed tickets for the 2027 Salt Lake Temple open house on October 1, after the first million reservations were claimed within a day. Non-members have been kept out of the temple since 1893.

Updated Oct 26