Leonard J. Arrington Rank
About Leonard J. Arrington
Credited with revolutionizing the writing of Mormon history, Arrington was the Church Historian of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1972 to 1982. His book, “Brigham Young: American Moses”, won the distinguished Evans Biography Award.
Background
He spent his early years in an agricultural setting. A graduate of the University of Idaho, he pursued his graduate studies at the University of North Carolina.
Career Highlights
From 1968 to 1969, Arrington served as the president of the Western History Association. During his tenure as the LDS church historian, he was also appointed as Lemuel H. Red Professor of Western History and director of the Charles Redd Centre For Western Studies at the Brigham Young University. After the disbandment of the LDS Church History division, he functioned as the director of B.Y.U. until he retired in 1987.
Personal Life
Arrington was first married to Grace Fort. After his divorce, he married Harriet Ann Horne. He was a father of three.
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F.A.Q. about Leonard J. Arrington
When is his birthday?
Leonard J. Arrington's birthday is on July 2, 1917.
In how many days is his birthday?
Leonard's birthday is in 68 days
How old was Leonard when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 11, 1999.
How old would he be today?
Leonard J. Arrington would be 106 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Leonard from?
He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S..