James Madison was born on March 16, 1751. Later in life he served as our fourth president from 1809 - 1817 (eight years). Almost 20 years later he died on June 28, 1836 at the age of 85. He once proclaimed, “Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives”. Which leads us into the amazing life he lived and what he provided for our country.
James was born in Port Conway, Virginia. He soon moved to Orange County, Virginia where he spent the the of his childhood in. He lived a pretty wealthy life as his father was a successful planter who owned more than 3,000 acres of land and dozens of slaves. James grew up as the oldest out of 12 children, so he had 11 siblings! When James reached the age of 14 he was sent to boarding school in King and Queen county, Virginia. He stayed at that school for two years but later transferred to Princeton at only the age of 16! James was one of the first graduates at Princeton and had a very successful …show more content…
Dolley Payne Todd Madison, James Madison’s wife, originally married John Todd Jr. They had one boy together named Payne Todd, but then John Todd died of yellow-fever. James Madison later married Dolley in 1794. Madison had no biological children, only a step-son named Payne Todd. During Madison’s presidency a Green Parrot, belonging to Dolley Madison, lived in the White House. Madison had limited free time and few hobbies, but when he had time, Madison enjoyed reading books written in Greek and Latin and playing chess. Madison’s religion association was a Social Christian. Social Christians tried to blend the Church’s teachings with daily life. James Madison’s nickname was “Father of the Constitution” because he was the writer of the Constitution. James Madison was the face of the 5,000 dollar bill, which is no longer in use. Being on a bill with that much value must mean he was fairly
James was born in Port Conway, Virginia. He soon moved to Orange County, Virginia where he spent the the of his childhood in. He lived a pretty wealthy life as his father was a successful planter who owned more than 3,000 acres of land and dozens of slaves. James grew up as the oldest out of 12 children, so he had 11 siblings! When James reached the age of 14 he was sent to boarding school in King and Queen county, Virginia. He stayed at that school for two years but later transferred to Princeton at only the age of 16! James was one of the first graduates at Princeton and had a very successful …show more content…
Dolley Payne Todd Madison, James Madison’s wife, originally married John Todd Jr. They had one boy together named Payne Todd, but then John Todd died of yellow-fever. James Madison later married Dolley in 1794. Madison had no biological children, only a step-son named Payne Todd. During Madison’s presidency a Green Parrot, belonging to Dolley Madison, lived in the White House. Madison had limited free time and few hobbies, but when he had time, Madison enjoyed reading books written in Greek and Latin and playing chess. Madison’s religion association was a Social Christian. Social Christians tried to blend the Church’s teachings with daily life. James Madison’s nickname was “Father of the Constitution” because he was the writer of the Constitution. James Madison was the face of the 5,000 dollar bill, which is no longer in use. Being on a bill with that much value must mean he was fairly