James Madison

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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