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].