Thomas Biddle

Thomas Biddle
Major Thomas Biddle, by Thomas Wilcocks Sully and Thomas Sully, 1832
Born(1790-11-21)November 21, 1790
DiedAugust 29, 1831(1831-08-29) (aged 40)
Cause of death
Gunshot during a duel
Resting place
Calvary Cemetery (St. Louis)
OccupationU.S. Army officer
Known forWar of 1812 hero, duel with Spencer Pettis
SpouseAnn Mullanphy
Parent(s)Charles and Hannah Biddle
RelativesSee Biddle family

Thomas Biddle (November 21, 1790 – August 29, 1831) was an American military hero during the War of 1812. Biddle is known for having been killed in a duel with Missouri Congressman Spencer Pettis.