Abraham Lincoln
A bearded Abraham Lincoln showing his head and shoulders
Portrait by Alexander Gardner, November 1863
16th President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865
Vice President
  • Hannibal Hamlin (1861–1865)
  • Andrew Johnson (Mar–Apr 1865)
Preceded byJames Buchanan
Succeeded byAndrew Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 7th district
In office
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byJohn Henry
Succeeded byThomas L. Harris
Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
from Sangamon County
In office
December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842
Personal details
Born(1809-02-12)February 12, 1809
Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Cause of deathAssassinated
(gunshot wound to the head)
Resting placeLincoln Tomb
Political party
  • Whig (before 1854)
  • Republican (1854–1865)
Other political
affiliations
National Union (Republican) (1864–1865)
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Spouse(s)
Mary Todd
(m. 1842)
Children
  • Robert
  • Edward
  • Willie
  • Tad
Parent(s)Thomas Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
RelativesLincoln family
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
SignatureCursive signature in ink
Military service
Branch/serviceIllinois Militia
Years of service1832
Rank
  • Captain
  • Private
Battles/wars
  • American Indian Wars
    • Black Hawk War
      • Battle of Kellogg's Grove
      • Battle of Stillman's Run