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Robert Clive

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Robert Clive

Birth
Moreton Say, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Death
22 Nov 1774 (aged 49)
Mayfair, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
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Moreton Say, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England Add to Map
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First Baron of Clive. General, whose military successes against the French helped to lay foundations of British power in India. He became the first British governor. Returning to England he sat in the House of Commons but was accused of corruption and commited suicide.
First Baron of Clive. General, whose military successes against the French helped to lay foundations of British power in India. He became the first British governor. Returning to England he sat in the House of Commons but was accused of corruption and commited suicide.

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  • Originally Created by: julia&keld
  • Added: Feb 16, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17951967/robert-clive: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Clive (29 Sep 1725–22 Nov 1774), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17951967, citing St. Margaret of Antioch Churchyard, Moreton Say, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.