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Madison attained prominence in Virginia politics, working with Jefferson to draft the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which was finally passed in 1786.
It disestablished the Church of England and disclaimed any power of state compulsion in religious matters.
He excluded Patrick Henry's plan to compel citizens to pay taxes that would go to a congregation of their choice.
In 1777 Madison's cousin, the Right Reverend James Madison ( 1749 – 1812 ), became president of The College of William & Mary.
Working closely with Madison and Jefferson, Bishop Madison helped lead the College through the changes involving separation from both Great Britain and the Church of England.
He also led college and state actions that resulted in the formation of the new Episcopal Diocese of Virginia after the Revolution.
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