- April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831
- 5th President of the United States
- Served as Secretary of State and War
- Best known for issuing the Monroe Doctrine
- Helped negotiate the Louisianna Purchase
- Served as Minister to France under Washington and Minister to the United Kingdom under Jefferson
- Governor of Virginia on two separate occasions
- Served as a U.S. Senator for Virginia