Charles I. du Pont

Charles I. du Pont
Member of the Delaware Senate from the New Castle County district
In office January 4, 1853 – January 6, 1857
In office January 5, 1841 – January 7, 1845
Personal details
Born	Charles Irénée du Pont (1797-03-29)March 29, 1797 Charleston, South Carolina
Died	January 31, 1869(1869-01-31) (aged 71) Louviers, Delaware
Resting place	Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery
Spouses	Dorcas Van Dyke Anne Ridgely
Children	with Dorcas Victor Mary Van Dyke Charles Jr. with Anne Amélia Henry
Parents	Victor Marie du Pont Gabrielle Josephine de la Fite
Relatives	E. I. du Pont (uncle) Pierre du Pont de Nemours (grandfather)
Occupation	Manufacturer, politician

Charles Irénée du Pont (March 29, 1797 – January 31, 1869) was an American manufacturer and politician, and an early member of the prominent du Pont family business. He was a nephew of Éleuthère Irénée du Pont, the founder of the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and a member of the Delaware Senate.