DuPontFamily is one of the oldest, richest and most influential families in American history. This surname can be traced back to France and originated in17th century. PierreSamuelduPont, the founder of dupont family, immigrated from France to the United States in 1800, and began the legendary history of this family in the United States.

Pierre dupont's son, Irene Dupont, was a pioneer in American gunpowder industry. 1802, he founded DuPontCompany in Wilmington, Delaware, and later developed into one of the largest chemical companies in the world. Dupont is mainly engaged in research, production and sales in chemical industry, agriculture, food, fiber and other fields, and has a number of patents and technologies.

Dupont family plays an important role in American history. Family members have made remarkable achievements in politics, business, education and art. The following are the introductions of some famous members of dupont family:

1.Irenee DuPont: the founder of DuPont, known as "the father of American gunpowder".

2. Henry Dupont: US senator and former governor of Delaware.

3.Alfred rénéedu pont: President of DuPont Company and former President of American Chemical Society.

4. Everett Dupont (E.I.duPont): Entrepreneur, chairman and CEO of DuPont Company, once served as chairman of the American Shipping Committee.

5. Coleman Dupont: Olympic athlete, who once represented the United States in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games.

6. Ellen Dupont: Artist and educator, devoted to art education, once served as an art professor at the University of Delaware.

Dupont family had a profound influence on American industry, politics, education and other fields. Although the influence of modern dupont family is not as good as before, their legendary history and contribution are still remembered by people.