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Also Known As James Madison, Jr.
Born March 16, 1751 • Virginia
Died June 28, 1836 (aged 85) • Virginia
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1809-1817), United States • House of Representatives (1789-1797), United States • Continental Congress (1780-1783), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic-Republican Party
Awards And Honors Hall of Fame (1905)
Notable Family Members spouse Dolley Madison
Role In Constitutional Convention • Nullification Crisis • United States presidential election of 1808 • United States presidential election of 1812 • Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions • War of 1812

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