Joseph Smith
founder of the Latter Day Saint movement and prophet (1805–1844)
1805 — 1844
Quick Facts
Profession
founder of the Latter Day Saint movement and prophet (1805–1844)
Born
December 23, 1805
Died
1844 (age ~39)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, prophet, theologian
United StatesBorn in SharonDied in Carthage
1805
Born in Sharon (1805-12-23)
1844
Died in Carthage
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Joseph Smith Jr. was an American religious and political leader and the founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. Publishing the Book of Mormon at the age of 24, Smith attracted tens of thousands of followers by the time of his death fourteen years later. The religious movement he founded is followed by millions of global adherents and several churches, the largest of which is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Who is Joseph Smith?+
Joseph Smith Jr. was an American religious and political leader and the founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. Publishing the Book of Mormon at the age of 24, Smith attracted tens of thousands of followers by the time of his death fourteen years later. The religious movement he foun
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Smith born?+
Joseph Smith was born on December 23, 1805.
When did Joseph Smith die?+
Joseph Smith died in 1844, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Joseph — December 23, 1805
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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— a night owl
Your words reached me when nothing else could.
— a believer
You gave answers to questions I was afraid to ask.
— a seeker
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