Nicholas Van Dyke (politician, born 1769)
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Nicholas Van Dyke (December 20, 1769 – May 21, 1826) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as Attorney General of Delaware, as U.S. Representative from Delaware, and as U.S. senator from Delaware.
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Nicholas Van Dyke | |
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United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office March 4, 1817 – May 21, 1826 | |
Preceded by | William H. Wells |
Succeeded by | Daniel Rodney |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district | |
In office October 6, 1807 – March 3, 1811 | |
Preceded by | James M. Broom |
Succeeded by | Henry M. Ridgely |
3rd Attorney General of Delaware | |
In office 1801–1806 | |
Governor | James Sykes David Hall Nathaniel Mitchell |
Preceded by | Nicholas Ridgely |
Succeeded by | Outerbridge Horsey |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1799 – January 7, 1800 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1769-12-20)December 20, 1769 New Castle, Delaware Colony |
Died | May 21, 1826(1826-05-21) (aged 56) New Castle, Delaware |
Political party | Federalist Party |
Spouse | Mary Ann Leuvaneigh |
Residence(s) | New Castle, Delaware |
Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
Profession | Lawyer |
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