Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809 and grew up in a poor frontier family. Largely self-educated, he worked as a store clerk, surveyor, and postmaster before becoming a lawyer in Illinois. He served in the state legislature and one term in the U.S. House of Representatives. His debates with Stephen A. Douglas brought him national attention, and he won the presidency in 1860 as the Republican candidate.
Lincoln took office as the nation divided over slavery and secession. He led the Union during the Civil War, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and supported the constitutional amendment that abolished slavery. He was reelected in 1864 but was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865, shortly after the Union victory. Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, had four sons. He remains one of the most studied American presidents, making his birth profile especially interesting to readers of astrology, Destiny Cards, and numerology.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States. In Cardology (Destiny Cards), February 12, 1809 corresponds to the King of Diamonds, making the King of Diamonds his Birth Card.
In numerology, the name adds another layer to the birth-date profile. The letters of a person’s name are used to explore inner motivation, personality, expression, and the qualities they bring into relationships and everyday life. Explore how the name Abraham Lincoln influences his life and personality.
Abraham Lincoln Quotes
“Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.” - Abraham Lincoln
