| Birth Day | July 2, 1917 |
| Birth Place | Idaho |
| Age | 103 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 11, 1999 (age 81) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Leonard J. Arrington, widely recognized as a prominent historian in Idaho, has steadily built a successful career in the field of history. With his valuable contributions and extensive research, his net worth is estimated to reach $1 million by the year 2024. Arrington's expertise in studying and documenting the history of Idaho and the West has earned him widespread recognition and respect within the academic community. His meticulous attention to detail and insightful perspectives have enriched our understanding of the region's past, making him an indispensable figure in historical research.
An influential Mormon Historian, he wrote extensively about the settling of the American West, focusing especially on the Mormon leader,
An agricultural scientist and Economist by training, he earned degrees from the University of Idaho and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During World War II, he served in Italy and North Africa.
He wrote many of his books at a time when the Church of Latter-Day Saints allowed outside academics free access into its archives.
He was born in Idaho to farmer parents who belonged to the Mormon faith. He was married twice and fathered two sons and a daughter.
His books on the lives of key Mormon Leaders like Joseph Smith and Brigham Young remained in print for decades.
