Nicholas Van Dyke (politician, born 1738)

Nicholas Van Dyke
7th President of Delaware
In office
February 1, 1783 – October 26, 1786
Preceded byJohn Cook
Succeeded byThomas Collins
Continental Congressman
from Delaware
In office
February 22, 1777 – February 2, 1782
Personal details
Born(1738-09-25)September 25, 1738
New Castle County, Delaware Colony
DiedFebruary 19, 1789(1789-02-19) (aged 50)
New Castle County, Delaware, U.S.
Resting placeImmanuel Episcopal Churchyard, New Castle
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Nixon
Charlotte Stanley
ProfessionLawyer

Nicholas Van Dyke (September 25, 1738 – February 19, 1789) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, and politician from New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware. He served in the Delaware General Assembly, in the Continental Congress, where he signed the Articles of Confederation, and as president of Delaware.