James Madison
President of the United States from 1809 to 1817 (1751–1836).
The record
James Madison was a President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Born on 16 March 1751 in Port Conway, Madison died on 28 June 1836 in Montpelier at the age of 85.
Positions held include Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787), Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1793–1797) and United States Secretary of State (1801–1809). Notable works include Federalist Papers. Madison studied at Princeton University. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
With a Wikipedia article in 176 languages, James Madison is No. 902 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 16 March 1751, Port Conway
- Died
- 28 June 1836, Montpelier (aged 85)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, writer, diplomat
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Democratic-Republican Party
- Education
- Princeton University
- Height
- 163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 176
Did you know
Was 36 when first delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787).
Lived to 85.
Shares a birthday with Maxim Gorky and Sully Prudhomme.
Has a Wikipedia article in 176 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1787Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention
- 1793–1797Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- 1801–1809United States Secretary of State
- 1808–1809President-elect of the United States
- 1809–1817President of the United States
- —Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia
- —United States representative
- —Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Connections
- FatherJames Madison, Sr.
- MotherEleanor Rose Conway
- SpouseDolley Madison
- SiblingAmbrose Madison
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Notable works
- Federalist Papers
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