Mary Smith Owens

Mary Smith Owens

unknown United States

Mary Smith Owens was briefly engaged to Abraham Lincoln in the 1830s, following the death of Ann Rutledge. Her unexpected rejection of Lincoln's proposal caused him considerable embarrassment and self-doubt, and he later described her unflatteringly in letters. Owens's rejection of Lincoln was a pivotal moment in his early romantic life, illustrating the complexities of his relationships with women.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
242,532
Power
510$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 3.00 0.02% +0% 1,380,004,385 242,532 $2,900,000 510$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 242,532 $2,900,000 510$
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India India: Mary Smith Owens was Abe’s fiancée for a short time, following the death of Ann Rutledge, but she rejected his proposal. 3

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