James Madison

By: Jessica Hogans

Early YearsJames Madison was born on

March 16, 1751.He was the eldest of the 12

children in his family.

As a child he was frail and sickly.

James Madison studied with private tutors.

Education

Then the attended the Donald Robertson School.

Then he entered the College of New Jersey at the age of 18. He graduated in 1771.

Religious Studies/Interests

After James Madison graduated he studied Hebrew, philosophy, and other subjects. He showed his deep interest in religious questions.

James Madison served in the Continental Congress.

He was in the Virginia legislature He helped revise the

Articles of Confederation.

Our fourth president.

Good friend with Thomas Jefferson.

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