Richard Biddle

Richard Biddle (born March 25, 1796 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , † July 6, 1847 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1837 and 1840 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .

Life

Richard Biddle was the younger brother of bank manager Nicholas Biddle (1786–1844) and nephew of Edward Biddle (1738–1779), who attended the Continental Congress as a delegate from Pennsylvania . He received a classical education and studied at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia until 1811 . He then volunteered in the British-American War of 1812 . After studying law and being admitted to the bar in 1817, he began to work in this profession in Pittsburgh. Between 1827 and 1830 he lived in England , where he published two books. After his return he embarked on a political career in his home country as a member of the Anti-Masonic Party .

In the 1836 congressional elections , Biddle was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 22nd constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Harmar Denny on March 4, 1837 . After being re-elected, he could remain in Congress until his resignation in 1840 . After his tenure in the US House of Representatives, Biddle practiced law again. He died on July 6, 1847 in Pittsburgh, where he was also buried. His nephew Charles John Biddle (1819–1873) also became a member of Congress.

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predecessor	Office	successor
Harmar Denny	United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (22nd constituency) March 4, 1837-40	Henry Marie Brackenridge

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SURNAME	Biddle, Richard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	March 25, 1796
PLACE OF BIRTH	Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
DATE OF DEATH	July 6, 1847
Place of death	Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania