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This circa 1879 photo courtesy of the US Library of Congress shows Mormon leader and prophet, Joseph Smith. The founder of Mormonism, which for decades allowed polygamy, had as many as 40 wives including one who was only 14, the US-based church has acknowledged. Joseph Smith (1805-1844), founded the Church of the Latter-day Saints, Mormonism's formal name, and is regarded by followers as a prophet. The Mormon church said in an online essay last month that Smith is estimated to have had between 30 and 40 wives, some of whom were already married. The New York Times, which first reported the disclosure November 11, 2014, said Smith probably did not have sex with all the wives because some were "sealed" to him only for the next life. The Mormon essay said the oldest of the women "sealed" to Smith was 56, and the youngest was 14. AFP PHOTO / Handout / Library of Congress == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE / MANDATORY CREDIT: "AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT / Library of Congress "/ NO MARKETING / NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS / NO A LA CARTE SALES / DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==
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12 Noiembrie 2014 |
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