{{summary | text__NOTOC__==Synopsis==Joseph Smith (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was the principal founder and leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, also known as [[Mormonism]], which includes such denominations as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Community of Christ. Smith's followers revere him as a latter-day prophet.}}
{{overview}}Joseph Smith (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was the principal founder and leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, also known as [[Mormonism]], which includes such denominations as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ==Contents==
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{{links}}==Main article== Joseph Smith (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was the principal founder and leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, also known as [[Mormonism]], which includes such denominations as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Community of Christ. Smith's followers revere him as a latter-day prophet. ==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith Wikipedia - Joseph Smith]
* [http://mormonwiki.org/Joseph_Smith_Jr. Theopedia - Joseph Smith Junion]