Biography of abraham lincoln
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abraham Lincoln |
| Date of Birth | 12 February 1809 |
| Place of Birth | Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 15 April 1865 |
| Place of Death | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | United States of America |
| Education | Largely self-educated; limited formal schooling |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Years of Activity | 1832-1865 |
| Brief Information | Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the country through its Civil War, preserving the Union and abolishing slavery. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and played a key role in the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. |