Charles I. du Pont

Charles I. du Pont
Member of the Delaware Senate
from the New Castle County district
In office
January 4, 1853  January 6, 1857
In office
January 5, 1841  January 7, 1845
Personal details
Born
Charles Irénée du Pont

(1797-03-29)March 29, 1797
Charleston, South Carolina
DiedJanuary 31, 1869(1869-01-31) (aged 71)
Louviers, Delaware
Resting placeDu Pont de Nemours Cemetery
Spouses
  • Dorcas Van Dyke
  • Anne Ridgely
Childrenwith Dorcas
  • Victor
  • Mary Van Dyke
  • Charles Jr.
with Anne
  • Amélia
  • Henry
Parents
RelativesE. I. du Pont (uncle)
Pierre du Pont de Nemours (grandfather)
OccupationManufacturer, politician

Charles Irénée du Pont (March 29, 1797 – January 31, 1869) was an American manufacturer and politician, and an early member of the prominent du Pont family business. He was a nephew of Éleuthère Irénée du Pont, the founder of the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and a member of the Delaware Senate.