Dolley Madison | |
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First Lady of the United States | |
In role March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817 | |
President | James Madison |
Preceded by | Martha Randolph (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Elizabeth Monroe |
Personal details | |
Born | May 20, 1768 Guilford County, Province of North-Carolina, British America |
Died | July 12, 1849 Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A. | (aged 81)
Resting place | Montpelier, Orange, Virginia |
Spouse(s) | John Todd (m. 1790; died 1793) James Madison (m. 1794; died 1836) |
Children | John William |
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Dolley Payne Todd Madison (May 20, 1768 – July 12, 1849) was the wife of US President James Madison. James Madison was president from 1809 to 1817 while Dolley Madison was the First Lady of the United States. She is best known for saving Washington's portrait when the British burned the White House in the War of 1814. Though she is also a famous entertainer, the first to serve ice cream in the White House.