- **Born:** March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, [[Virginia]] - **Parents:** James Madison Sr. (plantation owner) and Nelly Conway Madison - **Spouse:** Dolley Payne Todd Madison - **Children:** No biological children; stepfather to Dolley's son John Payne Todd - **Died:** June 28, 1836 at Montpelier, Virginia - **Highest Office:** 4th President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (1809-1817) - **Other Notable Positions:** U.S. Representative, Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson, Virginia state legislator, delegate to Constitutional Convention - **Party Affiliation:** Democratic-Republican Party - **Historical Note:** Known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Co-authored The Federalist Papers with[[ Alexander Hamilton]] and [[John Jay]]. As president, led the nation through the War of 1812, often called the "Second War of Independence." Despite being physically small (5'4", 100 pounds), he was an intellectual giant who shaped the foundational principles of American government including separation of powers and federalism.