A look at the daily routine of James Madison, who owned 4,000 books, was too embarrassed to be seen without a hat, and drank up to a pint of whiskey a day
Jul 14, 2017, 22:22 IST
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James Madison accomplished a lot.
During his long political career, he served as a member of the Continental Congress, US representative, and Secretary of State in the administration of his close friend Thomas Jefferson.
He was also elected president in 1808. Madison's legacy as commander in chief was decidedly mixed - the British swooped in and burned the capital during his tenure.
Primarily, he is remembered at the "Father of the Constitution," thanks to his crucial contributions to the supreme law of the US.
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Here's a look at the Founding Father's daily routine: