Charles Biddle

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Charles Biddle (1745 – 1821) was a Pennsylvania statesman. He served as Vice-President of Pennsylvania from 10 October 1785 until 31 October 1787. During his term, he was an ex officio trustee of the University of the State of Pennsylvania (now the University of Pennsylvania). He was the father of Nicholas Biddle of banking and political fame. He also was an associate of Aaron Burr.

Political offices
Preceded by Sebastian Levan	Member, Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, representing Berks County 30 October 1784–13 October 1787	Succeeded by James Read
Preceded by James Irvine	Vice-President of Pennsylvania 10 October 1785–31 October 1787	Succeeded by Peter Muhlenberg

Although Biddle vacated his seat at Council on 13 October 1787 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania records that his Vice-Presidential term extended to 31 October, the date of the next Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. Biddle was elected Secretary of the Council on 23 October.