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James Madison was born in 1751 in Virginia.
* He was a Founding Father of the United States and the fourth president of the United States.
* He is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in drafting the Constitution of the United States.
* He also helped write the Bill of Rights.
* Madison was a strong advocate for a strong central government.
* He led the United States through the War of 1812.
* He retired from public life in 1817 and died in 1836.
* He is considered one of the most important figures in American history.