Polygamy in the Church of Latter Day Saints originated with Mormonism founder Joseph Smith, Jr., who taught that polygamy (or at least polygyny) was a divine commandment, and practiced it personally, by some accounts marrying as many as 30 women.
Polygamy in the Church of Latter Day Saints originated with the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, Jr., who taught that polygamy (or at least polygyny) was a divine commandment. Smith practiced it personally, by some accounts marrying as many as 30 women.