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Pete du Pont
American politician (1935–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pierre Samuel "Pete" du Pont IV (January 22, 1935 – May 8, 2021) was an American attorney, businessman, and politician who served as the 68th governor of Delaware from 1977 to 1985. A member of the Republican Party, he was the United States representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district from 1971 to 1977.
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Pete du Pont | |
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![]() Du Pont in 1973 | |
68th Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 18, 1977 – January 15, 1985 | |
Lieutenant | James D. McGinnis Mike Castle |
Preceded by | Sherman W. Tribbitt |
Succeeded by | Mike Castle |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district | |
In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1977 | |
Preceded by | William Roth |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Evans Jr. |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
In office January 7, 1969 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | David Benson |
Succeeded by | William Poulterer |
Personal details | |
Born | Pierre Samuel du Pont IV (1935-01-22)January 22, 1935 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | May 8, 2021(2021-05-08) (aged 86) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Elise Ravenel Wood |
Children | 4, including Ben |
Relatives | See du Pont family |
Education | Princeton University (BS) Harvard University (LLB) |
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