Representative
James Madison, Jr.
Life dates: |
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16 March 1751-28 June 1836 |
Place of Residence (1789): |
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King George County , Virginia |
Occupation (1789) : |
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Planter; Public Servant |
Place of Birth: |
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King George County , Virginia |
Age (1789) : |
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37 |
Religion (1789): |
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Anglican |
College Education : |
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Marital Status (1789): |
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Single |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War:
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None |
Prior Political Offices: |
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State Legislature
- Continental Congress
- Confederation Congress
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Delegate to Federal Convention: |
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Yes |
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: |
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Yes |
Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution : |
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Pro |
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive fuctions) |
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Strong [though varying] |
Last year of continuous service in House: |
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1796 |