Richard Biddle

Richard Biddle
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 22nd district
In office March 4, 1837 – 1840
Preceded by	Harmar Denny
Succeeded by	Henry Marie Brackenridge
Personal details
Born	March 25, 1796 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	July 6, 1847 (aged 51) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political party	Anti-Masonic

Richard Biddle (March 25, 1796 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – July 6, 1847 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was an American author and politician.

Richard Biddle received a classical education and was admitted to the bar, practicing law in Pittsburgh. He went to England in 1827, and remained three years, publishing while there a critical Review of Captain Basil Hall's Travels in North America. He also published A Memoir of Sebastian Cabot, with a Review of the History of Maritime Discovery (London, 1831).

Biddle was twice elected to Congress, as an Anti-Mason, serving from March 4, 1837, until his resignation in 1840.

Richard Biddle was the brother of American financier Nicholas Biddle, nephew of Congressman Edward Biddle and uncle of Congressman Charles John Biddle.

References

• United States Congress. "Richard Biddle (id: B000443)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Keller, William F. (1956). The Nation’s Advocate: Henry Marie Brackenridge and Young America. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press.
• The Political Graveyard

External links

• Richard Biddle at Find a Grave