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Lincoln in November 1863 | |
| 16th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
| Vice President | Hannibal Hamlin (1861 to 1865); Andrew Johnson (March — April 1865) |
| 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 4, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | John Henry |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Harris |
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| Born | (1809-02-12)February 12, 1809 Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican and Whig |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American politician. He was the 16th President of the United States. He was president from 1861 to 1865, durin Abraham lincoln history life.