James Madison
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Summary
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751[1], in Port Conway[2]. He died on June 28, 1836[3], in Montpelier[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], diplomat[7], philosopher[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37,531 views/month, #2,918 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montpelier[11]
- Father: James Madison, Sr.[12]
- Mother: Eleanor Rose Conway[13]
- Spouse: Dolley Madison[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: statesperson[17], plantation owner[18]
- Position held: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives[19], President of the United States[20], Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[21], United States Secretary of State[22], President-elect of the United States[23], member of the United States House of Representatives[24], member of the Virginia House of Delegates[25], Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[26]
- Educated at: Princeton University[27]
- Notable work: Federalist Papers[28]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[30], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[31], American Antiquarian Society[32]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[33], deism[34]
- Influenced by: John Witherspoon[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Member of political party: Democratic-Republican Party[37]
- Commons category: James Madison[38]
- Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch[39]
- Cause of death: heart failure[40]
- Family name: Madison[41]
- Given name: James[42]
- IPA transcription: ˌdʒeɪmz ˈmædɪsn[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Madison[44]
- Commons gallery: James Madison[45]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Madison include Madison[47], a city in the United States[48], in United States[49], founded in 1836[50]; James Madison University[51], a public university[52], in United States[53], founded in 1908[54], headquartered in Harrisonburg[55]; Madison Avenue[56], a street[57], in United States[58]; Madison County[59], a county of Alabama[60], in United States[61], founded in 1808[62]; Madison Square and Madison Square Park[63], a square[64], in United States[65]; Madisonville[66]; Madison Parish[67]; and James Madison Memorial Building[68].
Why It Matters
James Madison has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Works attributed to him include Federalist Papers[71], a written work[72], written by Alexander Hamilton[73]; Federalist No. 10[74], a literary work[75]; and Federalist No. 51[76], a written work[77]. Entities named for him include Madison[47], a city in the United States[48], in United States[49], founded in 1836[50]; James Madison University[51], a public university[52], in United States[53], founded in 1908[54], headquartered in Harrisonburg[55]; Madison Avenue[56], a street[57], in United States[58]; Madison County[59], a county of Alabama[60], in United States[61], founded in 1808[62]; and Madison Square and Madison Square Park[63], a square[64], in United States[65].
FAQs
Where was James Madison born?
James Madison was born in Port Conway[2].
Where did James Madison die?
James Madison passed away in Montpelier[4].
Who were James Madison's parents?
James Madison's father was James Madison, Sr.[12]. James Madison's mother was Eleanor Rose Conway[13].
Who was James Madison married to?
James Madison's spouses include Dolley Madison[14].
What did James Madison do for work?
James Madison worked as a politician[5], writer[6], diplomat[7], philosopher[8], and lawyer[9].
Where did James Madison go to school?
James Madison was educated at Princeton University[27].
What awards did James Madison receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29].