Presidents · Head-to-head
Thomas Jefferson vs James Madison
Yes — based on their recorded years, Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) and James Madison (1751–1836) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
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Thomas Jefferson
A Founding Father and the third president of the United States, principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Key achievements
- Wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
- Served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809
- Negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States
- Founded the University of Virginia later in life
Fast fact
Jefferson also served as the second U.S. vice president, under John Adams, before becoming president himself.
Full profile of Thomas Jefferson →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 →Who lived first, Thomas Jefferson or James Madison?
Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) lived first, before James Madison (1751–1836), based on their recorded years.
Were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) and James Madison (1751–1836) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do Thomas Jefferson and James Madison have in common?
Both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison are grouped among our Presidents figures and lived during the Age of Revolutions.