Nicholas Van Dyke (politician, born 1769)
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.
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(s) | New Castle, Delaware |
| Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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