What disease did abraham lincoln have?

This hypothesis suggests Lincoln had all the major features of the disease: a marfan-like body shape, large, bumpy lips, constipation, hypotonia, a history compatible with cancer—to which Sotos ascribes the death of Lincoln's sons Eddie, Willie, and Tad, and probably his mother. read more

Lincoln's law partner, friend and biographer William Herndon said Lincoln contracted the disease, specifically stating that "Lincoln told me this." Herndon, believing both Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln had syphilis, suspected it in the premature death of 3 Lincoln children. Abe Lincoln was known to take mercury, presumably for his condition. read more

Abraham Lincoln and the Marfan Syndrome Harold Schwartz, MD, Huntington Park, Calif The Marfan syndrome was found in a male descendant of Mordecai Lincoln II, great-great-grandfather of Abraham Lincoln. read more

Abraham Lincoln's life has provided material for scores of historians. But one aspect of his history is being investigated by a very different kind of expert: geneticists. Lincoln’s appearance and medical history have some convinced that he had a condition called Marfan syndrome. read more