~ 1751 - 1836
James Madison was an American statesman and political theorist who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Madison was also a key architect of the American political system and a co-founder of the Democratic-Republican Party alongside Thomas Jefferson.