King Follett
King Follett | |
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| Born | July 26, 1788 Winchester, New Hampshire, United States |
| Died | March 9, 1844 (aged 55) Nauvoo, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer; police constable |
| Known for | King Follett discourse |
King Follett (or Follet; July 26, 1788 – March 9, 1844) was a Mormon elder and a close friend of Joseph Smith. An early convert to the Church of Christ in 1831, he was a police constable and was notably the last prisoner released in the 1838 Mormon War. Shortly after his death, Smith delivered a notable sermon in memory of Follett in which he introduced new teachings to members of the church which Smith founded.