American politician (1935–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pierre Samuel "Pete" du Pont IV (January 22, 1935 – May 8, 2021) was an American lawyer and politician. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware.
Pete du Pont | |
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| 68th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 18, 1977 – January 15, 1985 | |
| Lieutenant | James D. McGinnis Michael N. Castle |
| Preceded by | Sherman W. Tribbitt |
| Succeeded by | Michael N. 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 V. Roth, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. Evans, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pierre Samuel du Pont IV January 22, 1935 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2021 (aged 86) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elise Ravenel Wood |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Harvard Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
He was the United States Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district from 1971 to 1977. He then served as the 68th Governor of Delaware from 1977 to 1985. He is a member of the Republican Party.
du Pont ran for President of the United States in the 1988 U.S. presidential election. He lost the primaries to Vice President George H. W. Bush.
du Pont died on May 8, 2021 in Wilmington at the age of 86.[1]
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