- Born
- September 29, 1725
- Died
- November 22, 1774 (aged 49)
- Known as
- politician, military officer, soldier, military personnel
Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, also known as Clive of India, was the first British Governor of the Bengal Presidency. Clive has been widely credited for laying the foundation of the British East India Company (EIC) rule in Bengal.
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