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James Madison
(1751—1836) revolutionary politician in America and president of the United States of America
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(1751–1836)
US Democratic Republican statesman, 4th President of the USA (1809–17). Before taking office, he played a leading part in drawing up the US Constitution (1787) and proposed the Bill of Rights (1791). His presidency saw the US emerge successfully from the War of 1812 against Britain.
