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<p> an early Episcopal prelate in America, was born near Port Republic, Rockingham County, Va., Aug. 27, 1749; passed A.B. in the Collegeof [[William]] and Mary in 1772; was soon after admitted to the bar, which he abandoned for the ministry; in 1773 became professor of mathematics in his alma mater; in 1775 proceeded to [[England]] for ordination, was licensed for Virginia, but on his return resumed his duties as professor in his alma mater, of which he became president in 1777. He afterwards revisited England to see [[Cavallo]] and other scientific men. In 1784 he was changed to the chair of natural and moral philosophy. In 1788 he was chosen bishop of the [[Protestant]] Episcopal Church in Virginia, and in 1790 was consecrated in England. Under his care the College of William and Mary advanced steadily in reputation. He discharged his duties with zeal and fidelity until his death, March 6, 1812. In his theology bishop Madison was much of a rationalist, and is charged by bishop Coxe (Am. Ch. Rev. Jan. 1872, p. 35 and 46) with having given "something worse than a negative support" to this dangerous element in the Church. He published some Sermons, Letters, and Addresses; also A [[Eulogy]] on [[Washington]] (1800). See Sprague, Annals, v. 318; Drake, Dict. of Am. Biog. S. v. </p>
<p> American statesman and President, born at Port Conway, Virginia, educated at Princeton; devoted himself to politics in 1776; he took part in framing the [[Virginia]] constitution, and subsequently secured religious liberty in the State; with Jay and [[Hamilton]] he collaborated to establish the federation of the States and to frame the [[Federal]] Constitution; the "three-fifths" rule, which won the adhesion of the slave-holding States, was his suggestion; elected to the first Congress, he attached himself to Jefferson's party, and was [[Secretary]] of State during Jefferson's Presidency, 1801-1809; he succeeded his former leader and held office for two terms, during which the war of 1812-14 with [[England]] was waged; his public life closed with his term of office, 1817 (1751-1836). </p>


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<ref name="term_49435"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/madison,+james,+d.d. James Madison from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref>
<ref name="term_76536"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/madison,+james James Madison from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref>
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 15 October 2021

James Madison [1]

American statesman and President, born at Port Conway, Virginia, educated at Princeton; devoted himself to politics in 1776; he took part in framing the Virginia constitution, and subsequently secured religious liberty in the State; with Jay and Hamilton he collaborated to establish the federation of the States and to frame the Federal Constitution; the "three-fifths" rule, which won the adhesion of the slave-holding States, was his suggestion; elected to the first Congress, he attached himself to Jefferson's party, and was Secretary of State during Jefferson's Presidency, 1801-1809; he succeeded his former leader and held office for two terms, during which the war of 1812-14 with England was waged; his public life closed with his term of office, 1817 (1751-1836).

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  1. ↑ James Madison from The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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