Alexis Irénée du Pont

Biography

Alexis Irénée du Pont, born in 1843, belonged to the well-known du Pont family and is laid to rest at Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery. While the specifics of his pursuits may not be widely chronicled, he shared in the family’s legacy during a period of industrial prominence for the du Pont enterprises.

He lived through an era of industrial expansion and change, and his resting place honors his place among the extended network of du Pont kin who shaped the region’s history.