3122119 James Madison (1751 -1836) 4th President of the United States, serving from 1809 to 1817 (Oil on canvas) 1816 by Vanderlyn, John (1775-1852); (add.info.: James Madison, Jr. (March 16, 1751-June 28, 1836) was a political theorist, American statesman, and the fourth President of the United States (1809?17). He is hailed as the \'Father of the Constitution\' for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.); Pictures from History; American, out of copyright.