Early Years and Education
Bent was born in 1783 although his birthdate is sometimes recorded as 1779. He was the second son of Robert Bent and the younger brother of Jeffery Bent. He grew up in Surrey, England on the family estate Moulsey.
He was educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in 1804 and a Master of Arts in 1807. He was called to the Bar in 1805 practising in England for a number of years. He was described as a tall and rather heavy man, and his health was poor.
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