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Senator Nicholas Van Dyke

Nicholas Van Dyke served as a senator for Delaware (1807-1827).

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Nicholas Van Dyke served as a Senator from Delaware in the United States Congress from 1807 to 1827. A member of the Adams Party, Nicholas Van Dyke contributed to the legislative process during 4 terms in office.

Nicholas Van Dyke’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, Nicholas Van Dyke participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

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.