Richard Biddle
Richard Biddle | |
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Portrait by Thomas Sully, circa 1828. Currently owned by the Carnegie Museum of Art. | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 22nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – July 21, 1840 | |
| Preceded by | Harmar Denny |
| Succeeded by | Henry Marie Brackenridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1796 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 6, 1847 (aged 51) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Anti-Masonic |
| Parent(s) | Charles and Hannah Biddle |
| Relatives | See Biddle family |
Richard Biddle (March 25, 1796 – July 6, 1847) was an American author, politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1837 until 1840.