Abraham Lincoln birthday anniversary: Must-know facts about America's 16th President

Among American heroes, Abraham Lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands.

This charm derives from his remarkable life story—the rise from humble origins, the dramatic death—and from his distinctively human and humane personality as well as from his historical role as saviour of the Union and emancipator of enslaved people.

On his 212th birth anniversary, we take a look at some lesser-known facts about the iconic American statesman and lawyer, who served as the 16th president of the United States.