Background
DENT, Alfred was born in 1844. 3rd son of Thos. Dent.
DENT, Alfred was born in 1844. 3rd son of Thos. Dent.
Eton. Engaged in business in China, Ceylon, etc., since 18(54. Obtained the Royal charter for British North Borneo Company, 1881.
A member of the Indian Silver Currency (1898) Commission. Cartulary-register 1888; Justice of the Peace Sussex; High Sheriff, 1908-1909; merchant.
Clubs : Oriental, Garrick, Marlborough, City of London.