23. Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln Have Many Similarities
Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln have more similarities than their birthdate. First, they lost their mothers at a young age. Abraham Lincoln was about nine years old, and Darwin was eight. Both men knew the pain of losing a young child. Lincoln lost two sons at a young age while Charles Darwin and his wife lost their 10-year-old daughter.
Lincoln and Darwin became fans of William Shakespeare and were known to read him often. They both loved to listen to music, though neither could sing. Darwin and Lincoln both became abolitionists. They became outspoken against slavery and loathed the practice.