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	(1796-03-25)March 25, 1796 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	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

• Richard Biddle at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• The Political Graveyard

External links

• Richard Biddle at Find a Grave

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Harmar Denny	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 22nd congressional district 1837–1840	Succeeded by Henry Marie Brackenridge