Born in Craiova as the scion of a boyar family,[1] Bengescu studied at the University of Vienna.
Returning home, he occupied various administrative posts, including that of county prefect.
[2] Bengescu later served as general director of theaters and as ministerial department head.
In the government of Mihail Kogălniceanu, he was Minister of Justice and Religious Affairs from January 21 to 26, 1865.
[2] Bengescu married Elena, the daughter of Iordache Golescu.