Abraham Lincoln

president of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)
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Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln

Summary

Abraham Lincoln is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hodgenville[2]. He was born on February 12, 1809[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on April 15, 1865[5]. He worked as a politician[6], postmaster[7], lawyer[8], statesperson[9], and farmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.025% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #251 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Abraham Lincoln's place of birth was Hodgenville[2].
  • Born in Sinking Spring Farm[12], Abraham Lincoln…
  • Abraham Lincoln passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Abraham Lincoln passed away in Petersen House[13].
  • Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809[3].
  • Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865[5].
  • Burial took place at Lincoln Tomb[14].
  • Abraham Lincoln's father was Thomas Lincoln[15].
  • Abraham Lincoln's mother was Nancy Hanks Lincoln[16].
  • Among Abraham Lincoln's spouses was Mary Todd Lincoln[17].
  • A child of Abraham Lincoln was Edward Baker Lincoln[18].
  • A child of Abraham Lincoln was Tad Lincoln[19].
  • A child of Abraham Lincoln was Robert Todd Lincoln[20].
  • A child of Abraham Lincoln was William Wallace Lincoln[21].
  • Abraham Lincoln held citizenship in United States[22].
  • American English was Abraham Lincoln's native language[23].
  • Abraham Lincoln is identified as part of the English Americans ethnic group[24].
  • Abraham Lincoln worked as a politician[6].
  • Abraham Lincoln worked as a postmaster[7].
  • Abraham Lincoln's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Abraham Lincoln's professions included statesperson[9].
  • Abraham Lincoln's professions included farmer[10].
  • Abraham Lincoln's professions included military officer[25].
  • Abraham Lincoln held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[26].
  • Abraham Lincoln held the position of President of the United States[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Hodgenville[2], a city in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1839[30] and Sinking Spring Farm[12], a farm[31], in United States[32]. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809[3]. His father was Thomas Lincoln[15]. His mother was Nancy Hanks Lincoln[16]. He is identified as part of the English Americans ethnic group[24]. American English was his native language[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], postmaster[7], lawyer[8], statesperson[9], farmer[10], and military officer[25]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[26], a member of parliament[33], in United States[34]; President of the United States[27], an elective office[35], in United States[36], founded in 1787[37]; member of the Illinois House of Representatives[38], a position[39], in United States[40]; President-elect of the United States[41], a position[42], in United States[43], founded in 1789[44]; and president[45], a corporate title[46].

Personal Life

Abraham Lincoln was married to Mary Todd Lincoln[17]. Children include Edward Baker Lincoln[18], 1846–1850[47], of United States[48]; Tad Lincoln[19], 1853–1871[49], of United States[50]; Robert Todd Lincoln[20], a lawyer[51], 1843–1926[52], of United States[53]; and William Wallace Lincoln[21], 1850–1862[54], of United States[55]. Religious affiliations include Baptists[56], a Christian denominational family[57] and ietsism[58]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[59], a political party[60], in United States[61], founded in 1854[62], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[63]; Whig Party[64], a political party[65], in United States[66], founded in 1834[67], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[68]; and National Union Party[69], a political party[70], in United States[71], founded in 1864[72], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[73].

Death and Burial

Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865[5]. Recorded place of death include Washington, D.C.[4], a city in the United States[74], in United States[75], founded in 1790[76] and Petersen House[13], a house[77], in United States[78]. The cause of death was shot to the head[79]. Burial took place at Lincoln Tomb[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Abraham Lincoln include USS Abraham Lincoln[80], a supercarrier[81], in United States[82]; Jesse McCartney[83], an actor[84], b. 1987[85], of United States[86]; Lincoln[87], a film[88], directed by Steven Spielberg[89]; Lincoln Memorial[90]; The Lincoln Project[91]; Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts[92]; Lincoln University[93]; and MIT Lincoln Laboratory[94].

Why It Matters

Abraham Lincoln ranks in the top 0.025% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[95] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[96]

Works attributed to him include Gettysburg Address[97], an oration[98], in United States[99]; Emancipation Proclamation[100], an United States executive order[101], founded in 1862[102]; Bixby letter[103], a letter[104]; and Proclamation 80[105], a presidential proclamation[106], founded in 1861[107]. Entities named for him include USS Abraham Lincoln[80], a supercarrier[81], in United States[82]; Jesse McCartney[83], an actor[84], b. 1987[85], of United States[86]; Lincoln[87], a film[88], directed by Steven Spielberg[89]; Lincoln Memorial[90]; The Lincoln Project[91]; and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts[92].

FAQs

Where was Abraham Lincoln born?

Born in Hodgenville[2], Abraham Lincoln…

Where did Abraham Lincoln die?

Abraham Lincoln passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Abraham Lincoln's parents?

Abraham Lincoln's father was Thomas Lincoln[15]. Abraham Lincoln's mother was Nancy Hanks Lincoln[16].

Who was Abraham Lincoln married to?

Abraham Lincoln's spouses include Mary Todd Lincoln[17].

What did Abraham Lincoln do for work?

Abraham Lincoln worked as politician[6], postmaster[7], lawyer[8], statesperson[9], and farmer[10].

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  1. 2h ago · PublicDomainFan08 · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Abraham Lincoln O-77 matte collodion print.jpg
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P18]]: Abraham Lincoln 1846 47 interpreted Gemini.png"
  2. 12d ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Imdb keyword reference-to-abraham-lincoln
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  4. 22d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 25d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 5w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14470 Characters/Abraham_Lincoln
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  7. 6w ago · OBender12 · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Jewish virtual library id lincoln-abraham-x00b0
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  8. 7w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    American battlefield trust id (person) abraham-lincoln
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  9. 7w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 9w ago · Rémi sim · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Fallout wiki id Abraham_Lincoln
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  11. 9w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 340572
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  12. 10w ago · Porantim · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 11w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0273744-Lincoln-Abraham-18091865
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  14. 12w ago · Jebulon · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Abraham Lincoln O-77 matte collodion print.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Abraham Lincoln 1846 47 interpreted Gemini.png"
  15. 12w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, postmaster, lawyer +4
    Position held member of the United States House of Representatives, President of the United States, member of the Illinois House of Representatives +2
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  16. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  17. 14w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  18. 14w ago · Trivialist · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag abraham-lincoln
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  19. 16w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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