Alexander Neibaur | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Ehrenbreitstein, Duchy of Nassau, France | January 8, 1808
Died | December 15, 1883 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States | (aged 75)
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
Spouse(s) | Ellen Breakel |
Children | 11 |
Parents | Nathan and Rebecca P. Neibaur |
Alexander Neibaur (January 8, 1808 – December 15, 1883) was the first dentist to practice in Utah and the first Jew to join the Latter Day Saint movement. He was educated for the profession at the University of Berlin and was a skilled dentist before the establishment of dental schools in America. He was fluent in 7 languages and as many dialects.