Abraham Lincoln
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16th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 |
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Vice President |
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Preceded by | James Buchanan |
Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district |
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In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 |
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Preceded by | John Henry |
Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from Sangamon County |
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In office December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842 |
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Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-02-12)February 12, 1809 Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Manner of death | Assassination by gunshot |
Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
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National Union (1864–1865) |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
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Relatives | Lincoln family |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
Years of service | April–July 1832 |
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Unit | 31st (Sangamon) Regiment of Illinois Militia 4th Mounted Volunteer Regiment Iles Mounted Volunteers |
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Abraham Lincoln
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16th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 |
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Vice President |
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Preceded by | James Buchanan |
Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district |
|
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 |
|
Preceded by | John Henry |
Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from Sangamon County |
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In office December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842 |
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Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-02-12)February 12, 1809 Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Manner of death | Assassination by gunshot |
Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
Political party |
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Other political affiliations |
National Union (1864–1865) |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
Spouse | |
Children | |
Parents | |
Relatives | Lincoln family |
Occupation |
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Signature | |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
Years of service | April–July 1832 |
Rank | |
Unit | 31st (Sangamon) Regiment of Illinois Militia 4th Mounted Volunteer Regiment Iles Mounted Volunteers |
Battles/wars |
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