8 Interesting Facts About
Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln was born on 12 Feb, 1809, in Kentucky, U.S.A. He served as the 16th president of the United States.
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Lincoln was the second child of his parents. He comes from a poor family. His parents were farmers in Kentucky.
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In the history of the USA, He was also the tallest president. His height was 6 feet, 4 inches.
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Lincoln was a self-educated lawyer. He didn't receive any law degrees.
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There are more than 15,000 books written on the life of Abraham Lincoln, making him one of the most written-about figures in history.
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Lincoln was also a skilled wrestler in his youth and could hold his own against much larger opponents.
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He was the only American president to receive a patent for a device for lifting boats over shoals.
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On April 14, 1865, at the age of 56, Lincoln was shot dead by John Wilkes Booth (a well-known stage actor).
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