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James Madison was born March 16, 1751 at Belle Grove Plantation in Port Conway Virginia.

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James Madison went to Princeton University from 1769-1771. He studied Latin, Greek, and science among other subjects while at college.

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James Madison served in many roles  before he became a president.  He was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat, philosopher, and was one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. Constitution. He never held a job  outside of politics.

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hile James Madison was the 4th U.S. President.  He served from March 4, 1809-March 4, 1817.  Both of Madison's vice-presidents died while he was president.

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President Madison married Dolley Todd Madison.  She was a very good first lady.  She is best known for saving the a protraIt of President Washington, and a the Declaration of Independance during a big fire at the White House.

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James Madison wrote the first drafts of the U.S. Constitution, co-wrote the Federalist Papers and sponsored the Bill of Right.

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One of President Madison's most important contributions was the overall creation of the constitution earned him the nickname Father of the  U.S. Constitution.

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President Madison died June 28, 1836.

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https://www.biography.com/people/james-madison-9394965

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Madison was the smallest U.S. President.  He was 5 feet 4 inches tall.  He weighed only 100 pounds. President Madison were the first couple to serve their guest ice cream at the White House.

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President Madison had many quotes about our government.