Robert Clive

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Clive
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Sep 29, 1725(1725-09-29)
Age	299
Date Of Death	November 22, 1774
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Robert Clive Biography

Robert Clive is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on September 29, 1725 in England, United Kingdom. This British Army officer and adventurer, Nicknamed “Clive” of India, was one of the key architects of British-ruled India. He was a British East India Company Governor in Bengal, and then he became a Member.

Both he and He and Warren Hastings were both key figures in the establishment of British India. played a key role in the establishment British India.

He was the son of Richard Clive and Rebecca Gaskell Clive in Shropshire, England. He married Margaret Maskelyne and had nine children with her, including Edward Clive (1st Earl of Powis).

Robert Clive Net Worth

Robert Clive is one of the richest Politician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Clive 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started working for the East India Company in 1740 and made his first visit to India in the middle of 1740s.

His early death was likely due to his addiction to opium.

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Who is Robert Clive Dating?

According to our records, Robert Clive married to Margaret Maskelyne. As of December 1, 2023, Robert Clive’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Robert Clive celebrates birthday on September 29 of every year.

What was Robert Clive known for?

A courageous, resourceful and ruthless military commander, Major-General Robert Clive helped secure an Indian empire for Britain. He eventually became an imperial statesman, but also a greedy speculator who used his political and military influence to amass a fortune.

What happened to Clive of India?

Clive died in 1774, reportedly a suicide. Interestingly, he was buried in an unmarked grave without a plaque. While he left no suicide note, the writer Samuel Johnson wrote of his death that he “had acquired his fortune by such crimes that his consciousness of them impelled him to cut his own throat”.

Who was Robert Clive What was his role during the Battle of Plassey?

In his first governorship (1755–60) he won the Battle of Plassey and became master of Bengal. In his second governorship (1764–67) he reorganized the British colony. Young Clive was a difficult boy and was sent to several schools, including the Merchant Taylors’ School in London, though without much visible result.

What were the achievements of Robert Clive?

Clive’s chief claim to fame as a statesman rests upon the achievements of his second governorship. His work falls into three parts: external policy, the settlement of Bengal, and the reform of the company’s service.

Who is the first Governor-General of India?

William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.