Robert Clive Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Robert Clive 25/09/1725   -   22/11/1774

Robert Clive Introduction:

Robert Clive was the first British governor of Bengal and one of the chief British officers who helped establish British power in the Indian subcontinent. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, life history, achievements, and timeline.

Robert Clive Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Political Leaders
  • Died At Age: 49
  • Sun Sign: Libra
  • Also Known As: Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive
  • Born Country: England
  • Born In: Styche Hall, England
  • Famous As: British Military Officer
  • Spouse/Ex-: Margaret Maskelyne (m. 1753)
  • Father: Richard Clive
  • Mother: Rebecca (née Gaskell) Clive
  • Children:
    1. 1st Earl Of Powis
    2. Charlotte Clive
    3. Edward Clive
    4. Margaret Clive
    5. Rebecca Clive
  • Died On: November 22, 1774
  • Place Of Death: Berkeley Square, London
  • Education: Merchant Taylors' School
  • Awards: Fellow Of The Royal Society
  • Bio: Robert Clive Was The First British Governor Of Bengal And One Of The Chief British Officers Who Helped Establish British Power In The Indian Subcontinent. Check Out This Biography To Know About His Childhood, Life History, Achievements, And Timeline.