James Madison
President of the United States from 1809 to 1817 (1751–1836)
1751 — 1836
Quick Facts
Profession
President of the United States from 1809 to 1817 (1751–1836)
Born
March 16, 1751
Died
1836 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, lawyer, politician
United StatesBorn in Port ConwayDied in Montpelier
1751
Born in Port Conway (1751-03-16)
1769
EducationStudied at Princeton University (1769–1771)
1787
PositionDelegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787–1787)
1793
PositionSpeaker of the United States House of Representatives (1793–1797)
1801
PositionUnited States Secretary of State (1801–1809)
1808
PositionAbout
James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Madison?+
James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States a
What does the name James mean?+
The name James means "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is of English origin.
When was James Madison born?+
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751.
When did James Madison die?+
James Madison died in 1836, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.
The name James is of English origin, meaning "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named James
James Joyce
Irish novelist and poet (1882–1941)
James Carter
president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 (1924–2024)
James Cook
British explorer, cartographer and naval officer (1728–1779)
James Watt
British engineer (1736–1819)
James Clerk Maxwell
Scottish physicist (1831–1879)
James Monroe
president of the United States from 1817 to 1825 (1758–1831)
James — March 16, 1751
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
Would you name your baby James?
Guestbook
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Actions