About Henry Bentley
Lived 1782 – 1857 (aged 75). Henry Bentley was a British cricketer.
Henry Bentley (19 February 1782 – 18 September 1857) was an English cricketer who played for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Middlesex and Hampshire in 67 matches from 1801 to 1822.
A professional player on the MCC staff, he was a right-handed batsman and an occasional wicketkeeper. He played for the Players in the inaugural Gentlemen v Players match in 1806.
When he retired from playing, he became an umpire and a cricket writer. He produced the comprehensively titled A Correct Account of all the Cricket Matches which have been played by the Mary-le-bone Club, and all other principal matches, from the Year 1786 to 1822 inclusive (1823), a facsimile edition of which was published in 1997, incorporating additional material by David Rayvern Allen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Bentley?
cricketer (1782-1857)
When was Henry Bentley born?
Henry Bentley was born on 19 February 1782.
When did Henry Bentley die?
Henry Bentley died on 18 September 1857.
What was Henry Bentley's occupation?
Henry Bentley was a cricketer.
What nationality was Henry Bentley?
Henry Bentley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Bentley (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Bentley. https://biography.guide/henry-bentley/
MLA: "Henry Bentley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-bentley/.
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