James Madison
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Summary
James Madison was born on August 27, 1749[1], in Port Republic[2]. He died on March 6, 1812[3], in Williamsburg[4]. He worked as a Christian minister[5] and presbyter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1749[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1812[9]
- Place of burial: College of William & Mary[10]
- Mother: Agatha Jane Strother[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Position held: bishop[13]
- Educated at: College of William & Mary[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15], Botetourt Medal[16]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[17], Episcopal Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: James Madison (bishop)[20]
- Family name: Madison[21]
- Given name: James[22]
- Described by source: Annals of the American Pulpit[23], New International Encyclopedia[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Different from: James Madison[26]
- Sibling: George Madison[27], Thomas Madison[28], Lucy Madison[29], Margaret McDowell[30]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Madison include Madison[31], a town in the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1804[34]; James Madison Award[35], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1986[38]; James Madison Freedom of Information Award[39], an award[40]; and James Madison Medal[41], an award[42].
Why It Matters
James Madison has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Madison[31], a town in the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1804[34]; James Madison Award[35], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1986[38]; James Madison Freedom of Information Award[39], an award[40]; and James Madison Medal[41], an award[42].
FAQs
Where was James Madison born?
James Madison was born in Port Republic[2].
Where did James Madison die?
James Madison passed away in Williamsburg[4].
Who were James Madison's parents?
James Madison's mother was Agatha Jane Strother[11].
What did James Madison do for work?
James Madison worked as a Christian minister[5] and presbyter[6].
Where did James Madison go to school?
James Madison was educated at College of William & Mary[14].
What awards did James Madison receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15] and Botetourt Medal[16].