Richard Biddle

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Richard Biddle, (March 25, 1796-July 7, 1847), American author and politician, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 a Anti-Masonic, serving from September 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.

[edit] References

• Biography at the 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

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