B. H. Roberts

Historian and politician from Utah

B. H. Roberts - Historian and politician from Utah
Born

March 13th, 1857
168 years ago

Died

1933
92 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

Links & References

An historian and politician associated with the early 20th century in the United States. Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah. Authored significant works on the history of the Latter-day Saints and the American West, including the multi-volume 'Comprehensive History of the Church'. Advocated for issues related to Mormonism and was involved in various political efforts during a transformative period.

Authored 'Comprehensive History of the Church'

Served in the U.S. House of Representatives

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