James Madison
4th U.S. President
James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and... Wikipedia
Born: March 16, 1751, Belle Grove
Died: June 28, 1836 (age 85 years), James Madison's Montpelier, Montpelier Station, VA
Presidential term: March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817
Party: Democratic-Republican Party
Spouse: Dolley Madison (m. 1794–1836)
Vice presidents: George Clinton (1809–1812) and Elbridge Gerry (1813–1814)
Height: 5′ 4″
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