Nicholas Van Dyke (politician, born 1769)

Nicholas Van Dyke
United States Senator from Delaware
In office March 4, 1817 – May 21, 1826
Preceded by	William H. Wells
Succeeded by	Daniel Rodney
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district
In office October 6, 1807 – March 3, 1811
Preceded by	James M. Broom
Succeeded by	Henry M. Ridgely
3rd Attorney General of Delaware
In office 1801–1806
Governor	James Sykes David Hall Nathaniel Mitchell
Preceded by	Nicholas Ridgely
Succeeded by	Outerbridge Horsey
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1799 – January 7, 1800
Personal details
Born	(1769-12-20)December 20, 1769 New Castle, Delaware Colony
Died	May 21, 1826(1826-05-21) (aged 56) New Castle, Delaware
Political party	Federalist Party
Spouse	Mary Ann Leuvaneigh
Residence	New Castle, Delaware
Alma mater	College of New Jersey
Profession	Lawyer

Nicholas Van Dyke (December 20, 1769 – May 21, 1826) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as Attorney General of Delaware, as U.S. Representative from Delaware, and as U.S. senator from Delaware.