James Madison was the fourth President of the United States, serving from 1809 to 1817. He was also a Founding Father, diplomat, and statesman who played a pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. Madison was born on March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia, and died on June 28, 1836, at his estate in Montpelier, Virginia. He was known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his contributions to the ratification of the Constitution, including writing The Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. Madison was also instrumental in establishing and staffing the three Cabinet departments and helped Thomas Jefferson become the first Secretary of State. During his presidency, Madison led the United States into the War of 1812, which ended inconclusively, but many Americans viewed the wars outcome as a successful "second war of independence" against Britain.