Presidents · Head-to-head
James Madison vs Andrew Jackson
Yes — based on their recorded years, James Madison (1751–1836) and Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
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James Madison
A Founding Father acclaimed as the 'Father of the Constitution,' who served as the fourth U.S. president.
Key achievements
- Played a pivotal role in drafting the United States Constitution
- Helped draft the Bill of Rights
- Served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817
- Is remembered as the 'Father of the Constitution'
Fast fact
Madison also played a key role in drafting the Bill of Rights.
Full profile of James Madison →Andrew Jackson
The seventh U.S. president, whose political philosophy formed the basis of Jacksonian democracy.
Key achievements
- Served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837
- Rose to national prominence as a U.S. Army general
- Served in both houses of the United States Congress
- His political philosophy became the basis of Jacksonian democracy
Fast fact
Jackson rose to fame as a U.S. Army general before serving in both houses of Congress.
Full profile of Andrew Jackson →Who lived first, James Madison or Andrew Jackson?
James Madison (1751–1836) lived first, before Andrew Jackson (1767–1845), based on their recorded years.
Were James Madison and Andrew Jackson contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, James Madison (1751–1836) and Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do James Madison and Andrew Jackson have in common?
Both James Madison and Andrew Jackson are grouped among our Presidents figures and lived during the Age of Revolutions.