Alfred Irénée du Pont
1864–1935 (age 71)
Industrialist and philanthropist
Biography
Alfred Irénée du Pont built industrial success and turned that success toward generous philanthropy, supporting schools, hospitals, and cultural causes that reflected his belief in improving everyday life.
His philanthropic spirit still echoes through the institutions nourished by his gifts, and visitors to Nemours Estate Cemetery remember him as a visionary who shepherded his family's legacy into service of the public good.