| Full Name |
James Madison Jr. |
| Date of Birth |
16 March 1751 |
| Place of Birth |
Port Conway, Colony of Virginia, British America |
| Date of Death |
28 June 1836 |
| Place of Death |
Montpelier, Virginia, U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) |
| Profession |
Politician, Statesman, Lawyer |
| Years of Activity |
1776-1817 |
| Brief Information |
James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, 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 the U.S. Constitution and as the primary author of the Bill of Rights. Madison also co-authored the Federalist Papers, advocating for the ratification of the Constitution. |