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James Madison

Madison is central to the political architecture of church-state separation in the United States.

BORN 1751 CE · Port Conway, VirginiaDIED 1836 CE · Montpelier, VirginiaERA American founding

NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION

Helped shape American constitutional protections for religious liberty and limits on religious establishment.

THE RECORD

His Memorial and Remonstrance argued against state support for religion.
He helped draft and defend constitutional protections later associated with the First Amendment.
His model influenced global debates over pluralism, conscience, and state neutrality.