James Madison, 1809-1817 – $112 Million
One of the Founding Fathers, James Madison did not have a domineering presence because he was only 5 feet 4 inches tall. He drafted the first drafts of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. Also, he was the fourth president of the United States. Being one of the biggest landowners of his time, his wealth was $112 million. You could see he was an astute property manager but lost a lot of money due to the financial crash.
A military man and an everyman’s hero, this President fought hard to preserve the Union. Click Next!