Historical Profile
Henry du Pont is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Henry du Pont
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
Henry du Pont (died 1926) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1906 and 1917, between the 59th and 64th Congresses. du Pont served as a Republican. du Pont died on December 31, 1926.
Key Information
- Full Name: Henry Algernon du Pont
- Died: December 31, 1926
- Term Started: April 4, 1911
- Term Ended: March 3, 1917
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jun 13, 1906 – Apr 4, 1911 59th–62nd Congresses Republican Delaware
- Apr 4, 1911 – Mar 3, 1917 62nd–64th Congresses Republican Delaware
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Delaware
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during du Pont's service:
- James Allee (DE) 1906–1907
- Lewis Ball (DE) 1906–1917
- Harry Richardson (DE) 1907–1913
- Willard Saulsbury, Jr. (DE) 1913–1917