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George Brent

1817 – 1881

American judge

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About George Brent

Lived 1817 – 1881 (aged 63–64).

George Brent Jr. (September 28, 1817 – January 6, 1881) was a justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals from 1867 to 1881.

Born in Charles County, Maryland, to George and Matilda (Thomas) Brent, his father's ancestors (including lawyer/nun Margaret Brent) had owned land in that area of Maryland since about 1640.

Brent represented Charles County several times in the state legislature, and was a member of the state constitutional convention in 1850. He was "recognized as a lawyer of distinguished ability", and, as a judge, "presided over his court with much ease and decorum, his decisions showing great research and legal knowledge and acumen". Brent served until his death of heart disease at his home in Charles County, following a lengthy illness, at the age of 63.

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Important facts

Born
1817
Birth century
Died
1881

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Brent's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Brent?

American judge (1817–1881)

When was George Brent born?

George Brent was born in 1817.

When did George Brent die?

George Brent died in 1881.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Brent

· Wikidata: Q116633163

· DBpedia: George Brent (judge)

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