Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery. His leadership, eloquence, and dedication to equality have left an enduring legacy.

Biography

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Abraham Lincoln
Birth Date	February 12, 1809
Death Date	April 15, 1865
Profession	Lawyer, Politician, Statesman
Presidency	16th President of the United States (1861-1865)
Major Accomplishments	Led the United States through the American Civil War Defended the nation as a constitutional union Played a major role in the abolition of slavery Expanded the power of the federal government Modernized the U.S. economy
Early Life	Born into poverty in a log cabin in Kentucky, raised mainly in Indiana.
Education	Self-educated
Political Career	Illinois state legislator U.S. representative from Illinois Leader of the new Republican Party President of the United States
Key Events During Presidency	American Civil War Emancipation Proclamation (1863) Gettysburg Address Thirteenth Amendment promotion Assassination by John Wilkes Booth
Legacy	Remembered as a martyr and a national hero for his wartime leadership and for his efforts to preserve the Union and abolish slavery. Often ranked as the greatest president in American history.

Early Life

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a one-room log cabin on the Sinking Spring Farm in Hardin County, Kentucky, which is now part of LaRue County. He was the second child of Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. The family moved to the Knob Creek Farm, also in Kentucky, when Abraham was just two years old. In 1816, when Lincoln was seven, the family relocated to the backwoods of Indiana, primarily due to land disputes and economic difficulties. It was here, in the rural setting of Little Pigeon Creek Community, that Lincoln spent the remainder of his childhood, enduring the hardships of frontier life and developing a love for reading and learning despite limited formal education. In 1830, the Lincolns moved once again, this time to Macon County, Illinois, where Abraham would eventually strike out on his own, embarking on the path that would lead him to the presidency.

Family

Relation	Name	Information
Father	Thomas Lincoln	Thomas Lincoln was a pioneer and farmer known for his hard work and integrity. He moved his family to several states during Abraham’s early years, seeking better opportunities.
Mother	Nancy Hanks Lincoln	Nancy Hanks Lincoln was of humble origins and is remembered as a loving and caring mother. She passed away when Abraham was just nine years old.
Step-Mother	Sarah Bush Johnston	After Nancy’s death, Thomas Lincoln married Sarah Bush Johnston, a widow with three children. She had a close relationship with Abraham and greatly influenced his upbringing.
Sister	Sarah Lincoln Grigsby	Sarah Lincoln Grigsby was Abraham’s older sister. She married at a young age and died during childbirth when she was just 20 years old.
Brother	Thomas Lincoln Jr.	Thomas Lincoln Jr. was the younger brother of Abraham Lincoln who died in infancy, leaving Abraham and Sarah as the surviving children of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln.

Height, Weight, And Other Body Measurements

Attribute	Measurement
Height	6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
Weight	180 lbs (82 kg)
Chest	Unknown
Waist	Unknown
Shoe Size	Unknown

Wife/husband / Girlfriend/boyfriend

Details: Mary Todd Lincoln was born on December 13, 1818, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was the wife of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Mary Todd was known for her spirited personality and strong political opinions. She supported her husband throughout his political career and endured the difficulties of the Civil War and personal tragedies, including the loss of three of her four children.

Name	Relationship Type	Details
Ann Rutledge	Girlfriend	Ann Rutledge was believed to be one of Abraham Lincoln’s early loves. Ann was born on January 7, 1813, in Kentucky. She and Lincoln met in New Salem, Illinois, where they developed a close relationship. Unfortunately, Ann died of typhoid fever in 1835, which deeply affected Lincoln.
Mary Owens	Girlfriend	Mary Owens was another woman Lincoln courted before marrying Mary Todd. Mary Owens was born in 1808 and met Lincoln in New Salem, Illinois. Their relationship was more of an intellectual connection, but it did not culminate in marriage as both parties eventually decided to part ways.

Career, Achievements And Controversies

Abraham Lincoln became famous as the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He is best known for leading the country through the Civil War and working to end slavery in the United States.

Lincoln’s career began in law and politics. He was a self-taught lawyer who passed the bar exam in 1836. He served in the Illinois State Legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives. His political career gained national attention during the Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858.

• Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1858): These debates were a series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas during the Illinois Senate race. Although Lincoln lost the election, the debates made him a national figure.
• Emancipation Proclamation (1863): As President, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were to be set free.
• Gettysburg Address (1863): This brief but powerful speech redefined the purpose of the Civil War and emphasized the principle of human equality.

Although awards in the modern sense were not commonly given during Lincoln’s time, his legacy has been honored in numerous ways:

• Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
• Mount Rushmore, where his likeness is carved alongside other notable presidents.
• Numerous schools, counties, and institutions named after him.
• Posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1865.

Abraham Lincoln’s presidency was not without its controversies:

• Suspension of Habeas Corpus: During the Civil War, Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus, which allowed for the arrest and detention of suspected Confederate sympathizers without trial.
• Emancipation Proclamation: While celebrated today, the Emancipation Proclamation was controversial at the time, with critics arguing that it was either too radical or not comprehensive enough.
• Reconstruction Plans: Lincoln’s lenient plans for the reconstruction of the South after the Civil War were met with opposition from Radical Republicans who wanted harsher measures.

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