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Birth
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751. -
Virginia Constitution Convention
Represented Orange County at the Virginia Constitution Convention to organize a new state government no longer under British rule. -
Delegation
He became the Virginia delegate to the continental congress. -
Leaving the Office
Madison left the office in 1783 -
House of representatives
Madison was elected into the house of representatives where he served from 1789-1797 -
The Bill of Rights
The bill of rights was signed in 1791 -
All Trade
Madison and Jefferson were enacted an embargo trade with Britain and France. -
Embargo
Madison left and ended the embargo in 1809 -
War of 1812
Madison ran for re-election, which he then won. -
Death
He died over his breakfast on June 6th, 1836