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May 23, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 23, 2024
Entity Registrant Name Lincoln National Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code IN
Entity File Number 1-6028
Entity Tax Identification Number 35-1140070
Entity Address, Address Line One 150 N. Radnor Chester Road
Entity Address, City or Town Radnor
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19087
City Area Code 484
Local Phone Number 583-1400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000059558
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock
Trading Symbol LNC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D
Trading Symbol LNC PRD
Security Exchange Name NYSE