Abraham Lincoln was 52 years old when he became president of the United States in March 1861.

Quick Scoop

  • Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809.
  • He took office as the 16th U.S. president on March 4, 1861.
  • That makes him 52 at the time of his inauguration.

Put simply: by the time Abraham Lincoln reached the White House, he had over five decades of life experience behind him, which shaped his leadership during the Civil War.

TL;DR: Abraham Lincoln was 52 years old when he became president.

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