Nicholas Van Dyke (politician, born 1769)
Nicholas Van Dyke | |
|---|---|
| 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 | December 20, 1769 New Castle, Delaware Colony |
| Died | May 21, 1826 (aged 56) New Castle, Delaware |
| Political party | Federalist Party |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Leuvaneigh |
| Residence | New Castle, Delaware |
| Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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.