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The du Pont family ( English: / duːˈpɒnt /) [1] or Du Pont family is a prominent American family descended from Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739–1817). It has been one of the richest families in the United States since the mid-19th century, when it founded its fortune in the gunpowder business.
Jul 15, 2021 · Nuchi lives in Lexington with 4-year-old William du Pont IV. It is typical of William du Pont III that he did not want to name his son William IV. Bryan had to persuade him to...
Semantic Scholar profile for William duPont IV, with 1 scientific research papers.
The Early Years. William du Pont, Jr. was born on February 11, 1896, in Losely Park, England, to William du Pont and Annie Rogers Zinn. He lived in England with his parents until the family moved back to the United States in 1902. From childhood, William du Pont, Jr. and his sister Marion enjoyed riding horses and raising champion fox hounds.
William du Pont Jr. (February 11, 1896 – December 31, 1965) was an English-born American businessman and banker, and a prominent figure in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. He developed and designed more than 20 racing venues, including Fair Hill at his 5,000-acre estate in Maryland.
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May 11, 2021 · Former two-term Delaware Gov. Pierre S. "Pete" du Pont IV, who sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1988, died Saturday following a lengthy illness, his former chief of staff...
Pierre Samuel " Pete " du Pont IV (January 22, 1935 – May 8, 2021) was an American attorney, businessman, and politician who served as the 68th governor of Delaware from 1977 to 1985. A member of the Republican Party, he was the United States representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district from 1971 to 1977.
