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Father
Birth date. Was a farmer and landowner. -
Mother
Birth date. Had no job, was stay at home mom because James had no education growing up at the time. -
Vice president Elbridge Gerry
Birth date. Was James Madison's second vice president during his second term and died in office. -
birth date
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Birth place
Born in Port Conway, VA -
Religion
James Madison was born into the religion Episcopalian. -
Ancestry
James came from fully English ancestors. -
Education growing up
Growing up at the time there was no education, so he did not attend elementary or high school. -
Dolly Madisons birth date(wife)
Was born in Guilford County, NC -
Attended College At Princeton University
During his time there was no public elementary or high school so he was homeschooled by his mother until he attended college. -
Graduated college
James graduated and completed a four year course in three years with a bachelor of arts. -
Occupation/job before president
After college James went on to be a lawyer. Unknown specific date -
Military experience
He was named commander of the Orange County militia, but his poor health precluded any active military service. -
Marriage
Got married to dolly Madison. -
Next occupation before president
James had a good relationship with the third president Jefferson. When Jefferson became third president he appointed James as Secretory of state. -
Fathers death
Died at Montpelier. -
Relationship with Thomas Jefferson
Madison and Jefferson enacted an embargo on all trade with Britain and France. -
The 1808 presidential election
Congress announces the results of the 1808 presidential election. Madison swamps Federalist opponent Charles C. Pinckney in electoral votes, 122 to 47. -
Inauguration
James Madison is inaugurated as the fourth President of the United States. -
Became president
Became 4th president of the united states. Served two term for a total of 8 years. -
Erskine Agreement
After negotiations with British minister Erskine, Madison issues a proclamation known as the Erskine Agreement revoking the embargo on Britain, effective June 10. -
Macon's Bill Number 2
To replace the Nonintercourse Act, Congress passes Macon's Bill Number 2, which allows American ships to carry French or English goods while barring belligerent powers from American ports. -
Occupation of West Florida
Madison issues a proclamation authorizing occupation of West Florida, also claimed by Spain, as part of the Louisiana Purchase. -
Vice president(and death) George Clinton
George Clinton was James first vice president but died during his first term. -
End of presidency
After a total of two terms(8 years) he was released from presidency. -
Mother death
Died at the age of 98. At Montpelier VA. -
Death
Death at Montpelier VA. Death caused by heart faluire. -
Dolly Madisons death date(wife)
