Richard Bassett

Biography

Richard Bassett was a statesman and jurist who carried out his duties with a steady hand, contributing to the shaping of Delaware’s laws and the broader union during its earliest years. His legal acumen and commitment to republican principles guided colleagues and citizens alike through complex debates.

Bassett is remembered both for his clarity of thought and for the respect he showed to opponents, and Wilmington stands as a witness to his service and solemn devotion to the rule of law.