John Hyrum Koyle
Mormon bishop
About John Hyrum Koyle
Lived 1864 – 1949 (aged 84). John Hyrum Koyle was a prophet.
John Hyrum Koyle (August 14, 1864 – May 17, 1949) was an American religious leader who was bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is best known for his role in creating the Dream Mine in Salem, Utah. He claimed a series of prophetic dreams, including that the Dream Mine would produce precious metals to support the church during anticipated catastrophe before the Second Coming of Jesus, and was excommunicated from the church in 1948.
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Who was John Hyrum Koyle?
Mormon bishop (1864-1949)
When was John Hyrum Koyle born?
John Hyrum Koyle was born on 14 August 1864.
When did John Hyrum Koyle die?
John Hyrum Koyle died on 17 May 1949.
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John Hyrum Koyle was a prophet.
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