Were there any Mormons in Germany?

Yes, there were Mormons in Germany. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has had a presence in Germany since the 1840s. The first missionaries arrived in Hamburg in 1849, and the first branch of the church was organized in 1852. In the 1850s and 1860s, thousands of German converts emigrated to Utah and other parts of the United States. However, the LDS Church continued to grow in Germany, and by the end of the 19th century, there were over 10,000 Mormons in the country.

In the 20th century, the LDS Church in Germany faced challenges due to the outbreak of World War I and World War II. Many Mormon men were drafted into the German military, and some were killed in battle. The church was also suppressed by the Nazi government, which viewed it as a foreign and subversive religion.

After World War II, the LDS Church in Germany experienced a period of rapid growth. The church built new chapels and meetinghouses, and the number of members increased significantly. In the 1970s, the church dedicated a temple in Freiberg, Saxony, which was the first Mormon temple in Germany. Today, there are over 40,000 Mormons in Germany, and the church continues to grow.