Early Life
Bland was born in London, the second son of an obstetrician, Dr. Robert Bland.
In January 1809, Bland became a surgeon 5th grade aboard HM sloop Hesper where at Bombay, India he was involved in a wardroom argument with Robert Case, the purser. In the duel, which took place on 7 April 1813, Bland killed Case.
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