Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865).
The record
Abraham Lincoln was a president of the United States from 1861 to 1865. Born on 12 February 1809 in Sinking Spring Farm, Lincoln died on 15 April 1865 in Petersen House at the age of 56.
Positions held include member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1834–1842), United States representative (1847–1849) and President-elect of the United States (1860–1861). Notable works include Gettysburg Address.
With a Wikipedia article in 296 languages, Abraham Lincoln is No. 44 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 February 1809, Sinking Spring Farm
- Died
- 15 April 1865, Petersen House (aged 56)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, postmaster, lawyer
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Republican Party, Whig Party
- Height
- 204 cm (6 ft 8 in)
- Languages
- English, American English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 296
Did you know
Was 25 when first member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1834).
Lived to 56.
Shares a birthday with Charles Darwin and Pran.
Has a Wikipedia article in 296 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1834–1842Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
- 1847–1849United States representative
- 1860–1861President-elect of the United States
- 1861–1865President of the United States
- —President
Connections
- FatherThomas Lincoln
- MotherNancy Hanks Lincoln
- SpouseMary Todd Lincoln
- SiblingSarah Lincoln Grigsby
- SiblingThomas Lincoln, Jr.
- ChildEdward Baker Lincoln
- ChildTad Lincoln
- ChildRobert Todd Lincoln
- ChildWilliam Wallace Lincoln
2 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Gettysburg Address
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