T. Coleman du Pont

Thomas Coleman du Pont (December 11, 1863 – November 11, 1930) was an American engineer and politician, from Greenville, Delaware. He was President of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and a member of the Republican Party who served parts of two terms as United States Senator from Delaware.

Thomas Coleman du Pont
United States Senator
from Delaware
In office
March 4, 1925  December 9, 1928
Preceded byL. Heisler Ball
Succeeded byDaniel O. Hastings
In office
July 7, 1921  November 7, 1922
Appointed byWilliam D. Denney
Preceded byJosiah O. Wolcott
Succeeded byThomas F. Bayard, Jr.
Personal details
Born(1863-12-11)December 11, 1863
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 1930(1930-11-11) (aged 66)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAlice Elsie du Pont
ChildrenFrancis Victor DuPont, Alice Hounsfield du Pont Wilson Buck, Ellen Coleman du Pont Meeds Wheelwright, Rene de Pelleport du Pont Donaldson, Eleuthere Irenee du Pont
Residence(s)Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Alma materMassachusetts Institute of Technology
OccupationEngineer, corporate executive
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