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The authors describe Pierre's relations with his family, including his charming and able cousin, Coleman du Pont, who shared the presidency of the company with Pierre for 14 years, and Alfred I. du Pont, who brought suit against Pierre over the latter's purchase of Coleman's company stock, and lost.
Longwood Gardens is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Our Vision. We envision a world where beauty is accessible to all. We are leaders and innovators in the art and science of horticulture.
Centrally located within Longwood, the Peirce-du Pont House can be seen as an anchor—the home base for two very important stewards of this region’s land (and the evolution of the Brandywine Valley). As you tour the residence, enjoy the Heritage Exhibit, covering 300 years of history and horticulture at Longwood.
Pierre S. (“Pete”) du Pont, IV. Former Delaware Governor and Congressman Pierre S. (“Pete”) du Pont IV died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his home in Wilmington, Delaware after a long illness. Governor du Pont served as Delaware’s lone Congressman in the 92nd – 94th Congresses from 1971 to 1977. He served as Delaware’s 68th Governor ...
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.
Jun 11, 2018 · Pierre Samuel du Pont. The American industrialist Pierre Samuel du Pont (1870-1954), as chairman of the board of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, was among those responsible for its phenomenal success in the 20th century. Pierre Samuel du Pont was born in Wilmington, Del., on Jan. 15, 1870. After receiving a bachelor of science degree from ...
Pierre du Pont was born in 1870. His early years were influenced by the area’s natural beauty and by the du Pont family’s long tradition of gardening. But not even Pierre himself could have predicted that he would someday become one of the country’s most influential gardeners.
