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Eleanor Madison
Mother of President James Madison (1731–1829) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eleanor Rose Madison (née Conway; January 9, 1731 – February 11, 1829) was a Virginia socialite and planter who was the mother of James Madison Jr., the 4th president of the United States and Lieutenant General William Taylor Madison.[1][2] She has been described as one of the strongest female influences in the life of her eldest son, James Madison Jr.,[3][4][5][6][7] and has been credited for her efforts to preserve the Montpelier estate.[8][9]
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Eleanor Rose Madison | |
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Born | Eleanor Rose Conway (1731-01-09)January 9, 1731 |
Died | February 11, 1829(1829-02-11) (aged 98) Montpelier, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Madison Family Cemetery |
Spouse | James Madison Sr. |
Children | 12, including James Madison and William Madison |
Parent(s) | Francis Conway (father) Rebecca Catlett Conway (mother) |
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