James Madison died on 28 June 1836 in Montpelier, aged 85. The fourth President of the United States, Madison was a Virginian often called the Father of the Constitution for his role at the 1787 Constitutional Convention. With Alexander Hamilton and John Jay he wrote the Federalist Papers to win support for ratification, and as a member of Congress he drafted the Bill of Rights. He served as Thomas Jefferson's secretary of state during the Louisiana Purchase, and was elected president in 1808. His administration led the country through the War of 1812 against Britain, during which the Capitol and White House were burned. His wife Dolley became a celebrated hostess in Washington.
Before and after
- 30 November 1835Birth of Mark Twain
- 1836Founding of University of London
- from 2 March 1836 to 19 February 1846Republic of Texas
- 10 June 1836Death of André-Marie Ampère
- 28 June 1836Death of James Madison
- 29 July 1836Construction of Arc de Triomphe
- August 1836Founding of Houston
- from 1837 to 1901Victorian era
- from 1837 to 2023Founding of National Gallery of Norway
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