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Deseret alphabet

19th-century phonetic writing system devised by the LDS Church
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Deseret alphabet

Summary

Deseret alphabet is a constructed writing system[1]. It ranks in the top 7% of constructed_writing_system entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,292 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Deseret alphabet is the creator of George D. Watt[3].
  • Deseret alphabet is the creator of Brigham Young[4].
  • Deseret alphabet's instance of is recorded as constructed writing system[5].
  • Deseret alphabet's instance of is recorded as bicameral script[6].
  • Deseret alphabet's instance of is recorded as alphabet[7].
  • Deseret alphabet's manufacturer is recorded as University of Utah[8].
  • Deseret alphabet's Commons category is recorded as Deseret alphabet[9].
  • Deseret alphabet's language of work or name is recorded as English[10].
  • Deseret alphabet's country of origin is recorded as United States[11].
  • January 19, 1854 marks the founding of Deseret alphabet[12].
  • Deseret alphabet's approved by is recorded as University of Utah[13].
  • Deseret alphabet's official website is recorded as https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/deseret-alphabet?lang=eng[14].
  • Deseret alphabet's official website is recorded as https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/deseret-alphabet?lang=fra[15].
  • Deseret alphabet's official website is recorded as https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/deseret-alphabet?lang=deu[16].
  • Deseret alphabet's official website is recorded as https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/deseret-alphabet?lang=kor[17].
  • Deseret alphabet's official website is recorded as https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/deseret-alphabet?lang=jpn[18].
  • Deseret alphabet's official website is recorded as https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/deseret-alphabet?lang=rus[19].
  • Deseret alphabet's official website is recorded as https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/deseret-alphabet?lang=ita[20].
  • Deseret alphabet's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Deseret alphabet[21].
  • Deseret alphabet's Commons gallery is recorded as Deseret alphabet[22].
  • Deseret alphabet's script directionality is recorded as left-to-right[23].
  • Deseret alphabet's native label is recorded as 𐐔𐐯𐑅𐐨𐑉𐐯𐐻[24].
  • Deseret alphabet's indigenous to is recorded as Latter Day Saints[25].
  • Deseret alphabet's indigenous to is recorded as Utah Territory[26].
  • Deseret alphabet's name is recorded as Deseret (Mormon)[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include constructed writing system[5], bicameral script[6], and alphabet[7].

History and Context

January 19, 1854 marks the founding of Deseret alphabet[12].

Why It Matters

Deseret alphabet ranks in the top 7% of constructed_writing_system entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,292 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Related Entities

Brigham Young United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · JhowieNitnek · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Language of work or name → English
    Instance of → constructed writing system, bicameral script, alphabet
    Approved by → University of Utah
    Script directionality → left-to-right
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P1705]]: 𐐔𐐯𐑅𐐨𐑉𐐯𐐻"
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