James Madison
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James Madison
Summary
James Madison is a human[1]. He was born in Port Conway[2]. He was born on March 16, 1751[3]. He died in Montpelier[4]. He died on June 28, 1836[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], philosopher[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,334 views/month, #2,918 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- James Madison's place of birth was Port Conway[2].
- James Madison passed away in Montpelier[4].
- James Madison was born on March 16, 1751[3].
- James Madison died on June 28, 1836[5].
- James Madison is buried at Montpelier[12].
- James Madison's father was James Madison, Sr.[13].
- James Madison's mother was Eleanor Rose Conway[14].
- James Madison was married to Dolley Madison[15].
- James Madison held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was James Madison's native language[17].
- James Madison worked as a politician[6].
- James Madison worked as a writer[7].
- James Madison's professions included diplomat[8].
- James Madison worked as a philosopher[9].
- James Madison worked as a lawyer[10].
- James Madison worked as a statesperson[18].
- James Madison held the position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[19].
- James Madison held the position of President of the United States[20].
- James Madison held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[21].
- James Madison held the position of United States Secretary of State[22].
- James Madison held the position of President-elect of the United States[23].
- James Madison held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[24].
- James Madison's education included a stint at Princeton University[25].
- A notable work attributed to James Madison is Federalist Papers[26].
- James Madison received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
James Madison's place of birth was Port Conway[2]. He was born on March 16, 1751[3]. His father was he, Sr.[13]. His mother was Eleanor Rose Conway[14]. English was his native language[17].
Education
James Madison was educated at Princeton University[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], philosopher[9], lawyer[10], and statesperson[18]. Positions held include Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[19], an elective office[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30]; President of the United States[20], an elective office[31], in United States[32], founded in 1787[33]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[21]; United States Secretary of State[22], a public office[34], in United States[35], founded in 1789[36]; President-elect of the United States[23], a position[37], in United States[38], founded in 1789[39]; and member of the United States House of Representatives[24], a member of parliament[40], in United States[41].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to James Madison is Federalist Papers[26]. Things named for him include Madison[42], a city in the United States[43], in United States[44], founded in 1836[45]; Madison Avenue[46], a street[47], in United States[48]; James Madison University[49], a public university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1908[52], headquartered in Harrisonburg[53]; Madison County[54], a county of Indiana[55], in United States[56], founded in 1823[57]; Madison Square and Madison Square Park[58], a square[59], in United States[60]; Madisonville[61]; Madison Parish[62]; and James Madison Memorial Building[63].
Recognition
James Madison received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
Personal Life
James Madison was married to Dolley Madison[15]. Religious affiliations include Episcopal Church[64], a Christian denomination[65], in United States[66], founded in 1789[67] and deism[68], a philosophical movement[69]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[70].
Death and Burial
James Madison died on June 28, 1836[5]. He passed away in Montpelier[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[71]. Burial took place at Montpelier[12].
Why It Matters
James Madison ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,334 views/month, #2,918 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
Works attributed to him include Federalist Papers[74], a written work[75], written by Alexander Hamilton[76]; Federalist No. 10[77], a literary work[78]; and Federalist No. 51[79], a written work[80]. Entities named for him include Madison[42], a city in the United States[43], in United States[44], founded in 1836[45]; Madison Avenue[46], a street[47], in United States[48]; James Madison University[49], a public university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1908[52], headquartered in Harrisonburg[53]; Madison County[54], a county of Indiana[55], in United States[56], founded in 1823[57]; Madison Square and Madison Square Park[58], a square[59], in United States[60]; and Madisonville[61].
FAQs
Where was James Madison born?
James Madison was born in Port Conway[2].
Where did James Madison die?
James Madison passed away in Montpelier[4].
Who were James Madison's parents?
James Madison's father was James Madison, Sr.[13]. James Madison's mother was Eleanor Rose Conway[14].
Who was James Madison married to?
James Madison's spouses include Dolley Madison[15].
What did James Madison do for work?
James Madison worked as politician[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], philosopher[9], and lawyer[10].
Where did James Madison go to school?
James Madison was educated at Princeton University[25].
What awards did James Madison receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].