Joseph Smith, Jr

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Joseph Smith, Jr. was born on December 23rd, 1805 in Sharon, Vermont. When he was 14 years old he went into the forest to pray. When he was praying, it was claimed that God and Jesus Christ came to him and spoke to him. There were many people who did not believe his story.

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On April 6, 1830 he started the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is often called the Mormon Church.

There were many people who hated him because of the things he said. In 1844, he was murdered by a mob of men.

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