James Madison

James Madison

Founding Father, 4th president of the United States
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James Madison (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights. He co-wrote The Federalist Papers, co-founded the Democratic-Republican Party, and served as the fifth United States Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809.

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James Madison was born on Tuesday, 16 March 1751 in Port Conway, VA. His full name at birth was James Madison, Jr.. He was best known as a head of state. Madison's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Tuesday, 28 June 1836 in Montpelier, Orange, VA at the age of 85. He is buried at Montpelier (Orange, Virginia). For university, he studied at Princeton University. Politically, he was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party. His religion is listed as Deist. He was 5' 4" (163 cm) tall and weighed 100 lbs (45 kg) with a slim build. He had blue eyes and blonde hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Pisces.

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James Madison, Jr.
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4th US President
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Date of birth
16 March 1751
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Place of birth
Port Conway, VA
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Date of death
28 June 1836
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85 (age at death)
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Montpelier, Orange, VA
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Montpelier (Orange, Virginia)
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5' 4" (163 cm)
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100 lbs (45 kg)
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Montpelier
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Princeton University
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