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Madisons' moms' name was Eleanor Conway Madiosn. For short people called her Nelly.
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Ironically, his fathers name was James Madison Sr. He was a wealthy plantation owner.
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James Madison was Episcopalian/Deist. But most of his beliefs depended on what he was doing in government.
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Madison was a very tiny man. He only weighed 100 pounds and was 5'4''.
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He was the oldest of 12 children. Even though, he was the smallest
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James Madison was born on a plantation. It was called Belle Grove located in Port Conway, Virginia.
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James Madison attended Donald Robertson Elementary school. After, he got private tutoring from Reverend Thomas Martin.
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Dolley Madison was born on May 20. She died July 12, 1849.
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Madison attended the College of New Jersey (Princeton). He studied the arts of government there.
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James studied at in college the arts of government. Shortly after that, he became a lawyer.
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James Madison was a Democratic-Republic. Even though he had many opinions in court about parties, he never spoke of them.
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James had two nicknames. "Great Little Madison", and "Father of the Constitution".
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Madison was also part of many other things. He was a member of the executive council, and Continental Congress.
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Madison had many other positions in government. He was member of the Virginia Legislature.
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James father worked as a vestryman. He was a very successful planter.
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While in presidency, James came up with one plan and law that stood out from everything. It was the Virginia plan. It said that there will be three branches and one of those will be split to eliminate power.
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James Madison wrote most of the constitution. When he signed it, he and George Washington were the only presidents to sign it.
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James Madison married Dorthea Dandridge Payne Todd (Dolley Madison). Their marriage lasted until both passed.
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Madison and Dolley were wed in September. They stayed together until death.
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In 1801 James' final play in office was secretary of state. He served that from 1801 to 1809.
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James Madison had two vice presidents. His first term vice president was George Clinton. His second term was Elbridge Gerry
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James Madison won his election by a lot back then. He won by 175 votes.
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Madison was a very liked president. People wanted him to serve more, but it was and is against the law. He served for 8 years.
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The U.S. was being controlled by Captain Decatur. Under his command they defeated Macedonia.
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General Oliver Hazard Perry won a very important naval victory. It was on Lake Erie.
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The British captured D.C. This brought more strife between the colonies and Britain.
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Thomas Jeffersons' library was purchased to be the new Library of Congress. It was located in Philadelphia.
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Indiana was admitted a state. It was the 19th state emitted.
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The cause of his death was congestive heart failure. He died in his home estate.
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James was buried at his homes private cemetery. He was buried at 4:50 pm.
