Background
Pont, Elise Ravenel Wood du was born on December 27, 1935 in New York City. Daughter of Richard D. and Margaretta (Duane) Wood.
Pont, Elise Ravenel Wood du was born on December 27, 1935 in New York City. Daughter of Richard D. and Margaretta (Duane) Wood.
Bachelor, Temple University, 1976. Juris Doctor, University Pennsylvania, 1979.
Real estate developer, Washington, since 1973. Associate corporate law department Montgomery, McCracken, Walker and Rhoads, Philadelphia, 1978—1980. Assistant administrator Bureau Private Enterprise, Agency for International Development, 1981—1984.
Candidate for United States House of Representatives, 1984. Leader United States Department Commerce State Trade Mission to People's Republic of China, 1980. Member Delaware World Affairs Council, Delaware Board Health, 1969—1972.
Chairman State Council on Public Health. Board managers Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, 1976—1981.
Married Pierre S. du Pont, May 4, 1957. Children: Elise R., Pierre V, Benjamin, Eleuthere Irenee World War II.