PERSONAL LIFE
Where and when was he born?
I was born in february 12, 1809 in kentucky, USA
What was his major contribution to humanity?
I led the north of the United States to victory in the USA civil war as a president. After that, I promoted a law that banned slavery in the USA.
What institutions, awards or places have his name?
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and Lincoln University, The Order of Lincoln is the highest honor awarded by the State of Illinois, and the Lincoln Award for Excellence recognizes notable
Did he liked animals?
loved animals, mostly cats, especially my cat, Tabby.
What was happening in Mexico during his time?
The reform war and the 2nd french intervention.
How was his childhood?
My childhood was difficult and marked by poverty, frequent moves due to the search for land, and a lack of formal education. I self-taught me a lot of things and I loved reading.
How did his dicipline changed beacuse of him?
The laws I promoted are still in use in the USA.
Are there movies or books about him?
Yes, Steven Spielberg made a movie of me called "Lincoln", and there is a biography about me.
Was he a good artist?
Yes, I sometimes wrote poetry and I gave a lot of speeches.
What famous mexican people were alive in his time?
The most famous were Maximiliano of Habsburg and Benito Juarez.
What were his jobs?
My first job was being a farmer, then Iself-studied law and became a lawyer, later I became part of the whig party, and then I joined the republican party and became the president.
Did he win medals or awards?
No, but I won a war.
Is he mostly remembered in his country or worldwide?
I'm mostly remembered in the USA, but I'm also remembered in other countries.
Did he had niknames?
Yes, I had several nicknames, including "Honest Abe" for my integrity as a lawyer and politician, "The Great Emancipator" for my role in freeing the slaves, and "The Rail Splitter" for my humble origins and work as a youth.
What problems did Mexico have?
Aside from the wars, hunger was rising, so Mexican people were dying of hunger and starvation. Also, Mexico did not have a good economy.
Did he had a wife or kids?
Yes, I had a wife, Mary Todd, and 4 kids, Eduard, who died at 4 years, William, who died at 11, Robert, who survived to adulthood and Thomas, who also died at a very youg age.
What did he discoverd, invented or created?
I invented a law in the USA that prohibits slavery.
How is he most honored?
With my Memorial in Washington, D.C. and my face sculpture on Mount Rushmore.
Did he parctice any sport?
Yes, I was for some little time in my youth a fighter.
Did he support Mexico?
Yes. I was in favor of Benito Juarez and the liberals during the war, but I just helped a little and in a moral and political way.
Where and when did he died?
April the 14, 1865, at fords theater, by being shot, I died the next day, April 15.
How did the world changedc thanks to him?
Thanks to my actions, the USA is now slavery-free, and a lot of countries have followed my example.
What legacy did he leaved us?
My primary legacy was the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union during the Civil War.
Did he had any superstition?
No, but they say that it's good luck to rub the nose of my face's sculpture in my tomb.
Who were the ambassadors of Mexico in USA and of USA in Mexico?
The Mexican ambassador to the USA was Matias Romero, and Thomas Corwin was the ambassador of the USA in Mexico.