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unusual facts about Governor of Delaware



Ben duPont

His father was Pierre S. du Pont IV, a former Republican Congressional Representative and Governor of Delaware.

Centreville, Delaware

Centreville is now known primarily for being the location of Du Pont family estates, as well as several other wealthy business families from nearby Wilmington, and the home of Governor Jack Markell.

Effects of Hurricane Isabel in Delaware

Governor Ruth Ann Minner declared a state of emergency prior to the arrival of the hurricane.


see also

Eric Buckson

Buckson is the son of former Governor of Delaware, David P. Buckson.

Gunning Bedford

Gunning Bedford, Sr. (1742–1797), American lawyer and Governor of Delaware

Henry Molleston

In 1819 he was elected Governor of Delaware by defeating Manaen Bull of Laurel, the Democratic-Republican candidate, but died shortly after the election and before taking office.

John Dickinson

John Dickinson House in Delaware, associated with the Governor of Delaware, John Dickinson

Philip Cannon

Philip L. Cannon (1850–1929), first Lieutenant Governor of Delaware

William Denny

William D. Denney (1873–1953), American businessman and politician, Governor of Delaware