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 (176,929 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].
Product Details
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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]. 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[38], in United States[39]; President of the United States[27], an elective office[40], in United States[41], founded in 1787[42]; member of the Illinois House of Representatives[43], a position[44], in United States[45]; President-elect of the United States[46], a position[47], in United States[48], founded in 1789[49]; and president[50], a corporate title[51].
Personal Life
Abraham Lincoln was married to Mary Todd Lincoln[17]. Children include Edward Baker Lincoln[18], 1846–1850[52], of United States[53]; Tad Lincoln[19], 1853–1871[54], of United States[55]; Robert Todd Lincoln[20], a lawyer[56], 1843–1926[57], of United States[58]; and William Wallace Lincoln[21], 1850–1862[59], of United States[60]. Religious affiliations include Baptists[61], a Christian denominational family[62] and ietsism[63]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[64], a political party[65], in United States[66], founded in 1854[67], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[68]; Whig Party[69], a political party[70], in United States[71], founded in 1834[72], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[73]; and National Union Party[74], a political party[75], in United States[76], founded in 1864[77], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[78].
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[79], in United States[80], founded in 1790[81] and Petersen House[13], a house[82], in United States[83]. The cause of death was shot to the head[84]. Burial took place at Lincoln Tomb[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Abraham Lincoln include USS Abraham Lincoln[85], a supercarrier[86], in United States[87]; Lincoln[88], a film[89], directed by Steven Spielberg[90]; Jesse McCartney[91], an actor[92], b. 1987[93], of United States[94]; Lincoln Memorial[95]; The Lincoln Project[96]; Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts[97]; Lincoln University[98]; and MIT Lincoln Laboratory[99].
Why It Matters
Abraham Lincoln ranks in the top 0.025% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176,929 views/month, #251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[100] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[101]
Works attributed to him include Gettysburg Address[102], an oration[103], in United States[104]; Emancipation Proclamation[105], an United States executive order[106], founded in 1862[107]; Bixby letter[108], a letter[109]; and Proclamation 80[110], a presidential proclamation[111], founded in 1861[112]. Entities named for him include USS Abraham Lincoln[85], a supercarrier[86], in United States[87]; Lincoln[88], a film[89], directed by Steven Spielberg[90]; Jesse McCartney[91], an actor[92], b. 1987[93], of United States[94]; Lincoln Memorial[95]; The Lincoln Project[96]; and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts[97].
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].