Pete du Pont
Pete du Pont | |
|---|---|
| 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 January 22, 1935 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2021 (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) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1957-1960 |
| Unit | U.S. Naval Reserve |
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.