Henry William Bentinck

Henry William Bentinck (born Hendrik Willem Bentinck; 15 November 1765 – 10 November 1820) was a Dutch-born British colonial administrator who served as the governor of Saint Vincent (1802–1806), Essequibo Demerara (1806–1812), and Berbice (1814–1820).

Biography Bentinck was born in The Hague, Dutch Republic on 15 November 1765 as Hendrik Willem Bentinck. He was a grandson of Willem Bentinck van Rhoon, In the same year, Bentinck left for Great-Britain, After returning from England, he was appointed Governor of Demerara and Essequibo on 10 May 1806. The British government issued a rule overturning the Demerara Court of Policy's decision to proscribe slaves from holding meetings at night. Bentinck delayed implementing the rule, and was dismissed as a result. On 8 January 1814, Bentinck served as Governor of Berbice. In Berbice, he was also owner of plantation "La Bonne Intention". He was involved in cotton, but ran into financial difficulties.