James Madison

President of the United States from 1809 to 1817 (1751–1836)
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].

Body

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 County[42], a county of New York[43], in United States[44], founded in 1806[45]; Madison[46], a town of Connecticut[47], in United States[48], founded in 1826[49]; USS James Madison[50]; Mount Madison[51]; Madisonville[52]; Madison Square and Madison Square Park[53]; James Madison University[54]; and James Madison Freedom of Information Award[55].

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[56], a Christian denomination[57], in United States[58], founded in 1789[59] and deism[60], a philosophical movement[61]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[62].

Death and Burial

James Madison died on June 28, 1836[5]. He passed away in Montpelier[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[63]. Burial took place at Montpelier[12].

Why It Matters

James Madison has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Works attributed to him include Federalist Papers[65], a written work[66], written by Alexander Hamilton[67]; Federalist No. 10[68], a literary work[69]; and Federalist No. 51[70], a written work[71]. Entities named for him include Madison County[42], a county of New York[43], in United States[44], founded in 1806[45]; Madison[46], a town of Connecticut[47], in United States[48], founded in 1826[49]; and USS James Madison[50].

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].

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