Charles I Dupont

Politician

Birthday March 29, 1797

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace South Carolina

DEATH DATE Jan 31, 1869 (71)

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About

American politician who was a former member of the Delaware General Assembly. He is also owner of the Du Pont, Bauday & Co. wool manufacturers.

Before fame

He attended Mount Airy seminary before taking over the Du Pont company after his father's death in 1827.

Trivia

He was also a member of the Whig Party who served in the State Senate from New Castle County from 1841-1844 and 1853-1856.

Family life

He married Dorcas Montgomery Van Dyke in 1824 and they had two children: Amelia and Henry.

Associated with

He is French-American like actor, Alec Baldwin.