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Also Known As Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey
Born September 29, 1725 • England
Died November 22, 1774 (aged 49) • London • England
Title / Office governor (1764-1767), Bengal • governor (1755-1760), Bengal
Role In Battle of Plassey

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