Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. He held United States citizenship [16] and had a diverse career as a politician, postmaster, lawyer, statesperson, farmer, and military officer [17]. Lincoln's faith was rooted in the Baptists .
In his personal life, Lincoln was married to Mary Todd Lincoln from 1842 until his death in 1865 [8][1]. The couple had four children: Edward Baker Lincoln, Tad Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, and William Wallace Lincoln [8][18][19]. Lincoln's literary influences included the Bible, Sufferings in Africa, and The Pilgrim’s Progress [20].
Throughout his career, Lincoln held various positions, including member of the United States House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849, President of the United States from 1861 to 1865, member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1834 to 1842, and President-elect of the United States from 1860 to 1861 [21]. Lincoln's life was cut short when he was shot to the head and died on April 15, 1865, in Washington, D.C. [2][3][22][6][23][5][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][24].
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 (65,524 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 worked as a politician[6].
- Abraham Lincoln worked as a postmaster[7].
- Abraham Lincoln worked as a lawyer[8].
- Abraham Lincoln's professions included statesperson[9].
- Abraham Lincoln's professions included farmer[10].
- Abraham Lincoln's professions included military officer[24].
- Abraham Lincoln held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[25].
- Abraham Lincoln held the position of President of the United States[26].
- Abraham Lincoln held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1809-02-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1865-04-15[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4c025dfa-726f-489c-bbbc-20c2f9af3860[32]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Hodgenville[2], a city in the United States[33], in United States[34], founded in 1839[35] and Sinking Spring Farm[12], a farm[36], in United States[37]. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809[3]. His father was Thomas Lincoln[15]. His mother was Nancy Hanks Lincoln[16]. 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[24]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[25], a member of parliament[38], in United States[39]; President of the United States[26], an elective office[40], in United States[41], founded in 1787[42]; member of the Illinois House of Representatives[27], a position[43], in United States[44]; and President-elect of the United States[45], a position[46], in United States[47], founded in 1789[48].
Personal Life
Abraham Lincoln was married to Mary Todd Lincoln[17]. Children include Edward Baker Lincoln[18], 1846–1850[49], of United States[50]; Tad Lincoln[19], 1853–1871[51], of United States[52]; Robert Todd Lincoln[20], a lawyer[53], 1843–1926[54], of United States[55]; and William Wallace Lincoln[21], 1850–1862[56], of United States[57]. Religious affiliations include Baptists[58], a Christian denominational family[59] and ietsism[60], a world view[61]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[62], a political party[63], in United States[64], founded in 1854[65], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[66]; Whig Party[67], a political party[68], in United States[69], founded in 1834[70], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[71]; and National Union Party[72], a political party[73], in United States[74], founded in 1864[75], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[76].
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[77], in United States[78], founded in 1790[79] and Petersen House[13], a house[80], in United States[81]. The cause of death was shot to the head[82]. Burial took place at Lincoln Tomb[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Abraham Lincoln include 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], a National Memorial of the United States[91], in United States[92], founded in 1922[93]; USS Abraham Lincoln[94]; Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts[95]; The Lincoln Project[96]; Lincoln University[97]; and MIT Lincoln Laboratory[98].
Why It Matters
Abraham Lincoln ranks in the top 0.025% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,524 views/month, #251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[99] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[100]
Works attributed to him include Gettysburg Address[101], an oration[102], in United States[103]; Emancipation Proclamation[104], an United States executive order[105], founded in 1862[106]; Bixby letter[107], a letter[108]; and Proclamation 80[109], a presidential proclamation[110], founded in 1861[111]. Entities named for him include 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], a National Memorial of the United States[91], in United States[92], founded in 1922[93]; USS Abraham Lincoln[94]; Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts[95]; and The Lincoln Project[96].
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].