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USA: James Madison (1751 – 1836) was the 4th President of the United States, serving from 1809 to 1817. Oil on canvas, John Vanderlyn (1775-1852), 1816

USA: James Madison (1751 – 1836) was the 4th President of the United States, serving from 1809 to 1817. Oil on canvas, John Vanderlyn (1775-1852), 1816

James Madison, Jr. (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was a political theorist, American statesman, and the fourth President of the United States (1809–17).

He is hailed as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.