Political LeaderAmerican1809 – 1865
Abraham Lincoln
16th U.S. President, led nation through Civil War, abolished slavery
Biography
The 16th President of the United States (1861-1865), Abraham Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation. He is widely regarded as one of America's greatest presidents.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1809
Died
1865
Thinking about the name
Abrahan
Hebrew origin
“A Spanish and Portuguese variation of Abraham, maintaining the biblical meaning of 'father of multitudes' while adapting to Romance language phonetics. This spelling is particularly common in Latin American communities and offers a bridge between English-speaking and Hispanic heritage.”