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Occupation
  
Hymnwriter

Name
  
Hugh Dougall

Role
  
Musical Artist


Hugh W. Dougall

Full Name
  
Hugh Willard Dougall

Born
  
March 6, 1872 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (
1872-03-06
)

Resting place
  
Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)

Notable works
  
"Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King", "The Bridge Builder", and the music to "Come Unto Him".

Parents
  
William B. Dougall Maria Young

Relatives
  
Brigham Young (grandfather)

Died
  
May 2, 1963, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Similar People
  
Heber J Grant, George Q Cannon, John Taylor, George Albert Smith, Wilford Woodruff

Hymn 181 - Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King


Hugh W. Dougall ((1872-03-06)March 6, 1872–(1963-05-02)May 2, 1963) was a Latter-day Saint hymnwriter.

Dougall was born in Salt Lake City to William B. Dougall and his wife the former Maria Young. Dougall's mother was a daughter of Brigham Young.

Dougall served an LDS mission in the Southern States Mission from 1894-1896. Among hymns by Dougall are "Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King" and the music to "Come Unto Him". His song "The Bridge Builder" was used extensively by the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association in the early 20th Century.

Dougall also served as music supervisor for Utah's Public Schools. Dougall was also involved with the Salt Lake Opera Company.

References

Hugh W. Dougall Wikipedia