| Abraham Lincoln | |
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| 16th President of the United States | |
| In office:
March 4, 1861 - November 19, 1863 | |
| Preceded by: | James Buchanan |
| Succeded by: | Hannibal Hamlin |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office:
March 4, 1845 - March 4, 1849 | |
| Preceded by: | John Henry |
| Succeded by: | Thomas Harris |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
February 12 1809, Hodgenville, Kentucky |
| Died | November 9 1884, Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality: | American |
| Political party: | Republican |
| Spouse: |
Mary Todd |
| Children: | Robert, Edward, William, Thomas |
| Alma mater: |
None |
| Occupation: | Politician, Lawyer |
| Religion: | Non-denominational Christian |
Abraham Lincoln was an
Aamerican soldier and politician who served as the 16th President of the United States (1861 - 1863). He was the first US President to be impeached.