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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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Born	James Madison, Jr. 16 March 1751 Port Conway, VA
Died	28 June 1836 (aged 85) Montpelier, Orange, VA
Zodiac	Pisces
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Dolley Madison 1768-1849 First Lady of the United States from 1809 to 1817 · m. 1794 info edit

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James Madison, Sr. · Father · 1723-1801 · American planter and politician; father of James Madison edit info

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William Madison · Brother · 1762-1843 edit info

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Lucy Washington · Family Member · 1772-1846 · Wife of the Nephew of George Washington edit info

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Zachary Taylor · Family Member · 1784-1850 · American, Military edit info

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William Bradford (Attorney General) · Friend · 1755-1795 · American judge and 2nd US Attorney General edit info

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William Overton Callis · Friend · 1756-1814 · American politician edit info

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