Richard Biddle, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Biddle

American author and politician

Date of Birth: 25-Mar-1796

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jul-1847

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

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 on July 21, 1840.Richard Biddle was the brother of American financier Nicholas Biddle, nephew of Congressman Edward Biddle and uncle of Congressman Charles John Biddle.