# Brent R. Taylor

_Former Mayor of Odgen, UT_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Brent Russell Taylor was an American politician and Army National Guard officer. He served as mayor of North Ogden, Utah from January 2013 until November 2018, when he was killed while serving in Afghanistan.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 July 1979 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ogden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P19))
- **Died:** 3 November 2018 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P570))
- **Place of death:** Afghanistan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P20))
- **Occupation:** politician; military officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P106))
- **Education:** Brigham Young University; University of Utah; Chandler High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P69))
- **Positions held:** mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P39))
- **Awards:** Eagle Scout; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Combat Action Badge; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647#P166))

## Questions

**When was Brent R. Taylor born?**  
Brent R. Taylor was born on 6 July 1979 in Ogden.

**What positions has Brent R. Taylor held?**  
Positions held by Brent R. Taylor include: mayor.

**Where did Brent R. Taylor study?**  
Brent R. Taylor was educated at Brigham Young University, University of Utah, Chandler High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Brent R. Taylor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_R._Taylor) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q58393647](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58393647) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Major Brent R. Taylor.jpg by US Army (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Major_Brent_R._Taylor.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Brent R. Taylor". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/brent-r-taylor. Retrieved 15 November 2026.