Nicholas Biddle

American financier, banker (1786-1844)
Person human Q2580098
Nicholas Biddle
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Nicholas Biddle

Summary

Nicholas Biddle is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on January 8, 1786[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on February 27, 1844[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], financier[7], banker[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nicholas Biddle was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Nicholas Biddle died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Nicholas Biddle was born on January 8, 1786[3].
  • Nicholas Biddle was born on January 1, 1786[12].
  • Nicholas Biddle died on February 27, 1844[5].
  • Nicholas Biddle died on January 1, 1844[13].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard[14].
  • Nicholas Biddle's father was Charles Biddle[15].
  • Among Nicholas Biddle's spouses was Jane Craig Biddle[16].
  • A child of Nicholas Biddle was Charles John Biddle[17].
  • A child of Nicholas Biddle was Craig Biddle[18].
  • A child of Nicholas Biddle was Edward C. Biddle[19].
  • A child of Nicholas Biddle was Meta Craig Biddle[20].
  • Nicholas Biddle held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Nicholas Biddle worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Nicholas Biddle's professions included financier[7].
  • Nicholas Biddle worked as a banker[8].
  • Nicholas Biddle's professions included politician[9].
  • Nicholas Biddle's professions included writer[10].
  • Nicholas Biddle held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[22].
  • Nicholas Biddle held the position of member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[23].
  • Nicholas Biddle's education included a stint at Princeton University[24].
  • Nicholas Biddle was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
  • Nicholas Biddle is recorded as male[26].
  • Nicholas Biddle's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Nicholas Biddle… Recorded date of birth include January 8, 1786[3] and January 1, 1786[12]. His father was Charles Biddle[15].

Education

Nicholas Biddle was educated at Princeton University[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], financier[7], banker[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. Positions held include member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[22], a position[28], in United States[29] and member of the Pennsylvania State Senate[23], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Nicholas Biddle was married to Jane Craig Biddle[16]. Children include Charles John Biddle[17], a politician[32], 1819–1873[33], of United States[34]; Craig Biddle[18], a lawyer[35], 1823–1910[36], of United States[37]; Edward C. Biddle[19], 1815–1873[38]; and Meta Craig Biddle[20]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 27, 1844[5] and January 1, 1844[13]. Nicholas Biddle passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Churchyard[14].

Why It Matters

Nicholas Biddle ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Biddle born?

Nicholas Biddle was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Nicholas Biddle die?

Nicholas Biddle died in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Nicholas Biddle's parents?

Nicholas Biddle's father was Charles Biddle[15].

Who was Nicholas Biddle married to?

Nicholas Biddle's spouses include Jane Craig Biddle[16].

What did Nicholas Biddle do for work?

Nicholas Biddle worked as lawyer[6], financier[7], banker[8], politician[9], and writer[10].

Where did Nicholas Biddle go to school?

Nicholas Biddle was educated at Princeton University[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [39] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Charles Biddle
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sibling James Biddle, Thomas Biddle, John Biddle +2
    Occupation lawyer, financier, banker +2
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