James Madison
president of the United States from 1809 to 1817 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Madison Jr. (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was a Founding Father and the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He was also the most important author of the United States Constitution and a slaveowner with a big plantation.[1] Madison was the shortest president, with a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters).[2]
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James Madison | |
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4th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817 | |
Vice President |
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Preceded by | Thomas Jefferson |
Succeeded by | James Monroe |
5th United States Secretary of State | |
In office May 2, 1801 – March 3, 1809 | |
President | Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | John Marshall |
Succeeded by | Robert Smith |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1789 – March 4, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | George Hancock (5th) John Dawson (15th) |
Constituency | 5th district (1789–1793) 15th district (1793–1797) |
Delegate from Virginia to the Congress of the Confederation | |
In office November 6, 1786 – October 30, 1787 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Cyrus Griffin |
In office March 1, 1781 – November 1, 1783 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Thomas Jefferson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1751-03-16)March 16, 1751 Port Conway, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 28, 1836(1836-06-28) (aged 85) Montpelier, Virginia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Spouse(s) | Dolley Todd Madison |
Religion | Episcopal Church |
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