James Madison
1751 – 1836 American 4th President of the United States
Father of the Constitution and fourth U.S. president.
- Religion
- Episcopalian
- Affiliations
- Democratic-Republican Party; not a Freemason.
Madison shaped the Constitution and wrote the Bill of Rights. As president he led the country through the War of 1812 against Britain. He co-authored the Federalist Papers with Hamilton and Jay.
Connections
- ally of Thomas Jefferson — Close political partner and successor.
- ally of Thomas Jefferson — Lifelong ally and predecessor.
In the timeline
- 1776 Many leading founders were not Freemasons mentioned