Robert Clive

Summary

Robert Clive is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Shropshire^[2]. He was born on September 25, 1725^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on November 22, 1774^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], military officer^[7], and soldier^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,218 views/month, #6,256 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Robert Clive was born in Shropshire^[2].
• Robert Clive's place of birth was Kingdom of Great Britain^[10].
• Robert Clive passed away in London^[4].
• Robert Clive was born on September 25, 1725^[3].
• Robert Clive was born on September 29, 1725^[11].
• Robert Clive died on November 22, 1774^[5].
• Robert Clive is buried at Shropshire^[12].
• Robert Clive's father was Richard Clive^[13].
• Robert Clive's mother was Rebecca Gaskell^[14].
• Robert Clive was married to Margaret Clive^[15].
• A child of Robert Clive was Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis^[16].
• A child of Robert Clive was Richard Clive^[17].
• A child of Robert Clive was Jane Clive^[18].
• A child of Robert Clive was Rebecca Clive^[19].
• A child of Robert Clive was Charlotte Clive^[20].
• A child of Robert Clive was Margaret Clive^[21].
• Robert Clive held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[22].
• Robert Clive worked as a politician^[6].
• Robert Clive's professions included military officer^[7].
• Robert Clive worked as a soldier^[8].
• Robert Clive held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[23].
• Robert Clive held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[24].
• Robert Clive held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain^[25].
• Robert Clive held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain^[26].
• Robert Clive held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Shropshire^[2], a ceremonial county of England^[28], in United Kingdom^[29] and Kingdom of Great Britain^[10], a sovereign state^[30], in Kingdom of Great Britain^[31], founded in 1707^[32]. Recorded date of birth include September 25, 1725^[3] and September 29, 1725^[11]. Robert Clive's father was Richard Clive^[13]. His mother was Rebecca Gaskell^[14].

Education

Robert Clive's education included a stint at Merchant Taylors' School^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], military officer^[7], and soldier^[8]. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain^[23]; member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain^[24]; member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain^[25]; member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain^[26]; Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire^[27], a position^[34], in United Kingdom^[35]; and Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire^[36], a title^[37], in United Kingdom^[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[39], a fellowship award^[40], in United Kingdom^[41] and Order of the Bath^[42], an order of chivalry^[43], in United Kingdom^[44], founded in 1725^[45].

Personal Life

Among Robert Clive's spouses was Margaret Clive^[15]. Children include Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis^[16], a politician^[46], 1754–1839^[47], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[48]; Richard Clive^[17]; Jane Clive^[18]; Rebecca Clive^[19], 1760–1795^[49]; Charlotte Clive^[20], 1762–1795^[50]; and Margaret Clive^[21], 1763–1814^[51].

Death and Burial

Robert Clive died on November 22, 1774^[5]. He died in London^[4]. The cause of death was exsanguination^[52]. He is buried at Shropshire^[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Clive ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,218 views/month, #6,256 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

FAQs

Where was Robert Clive born?

Robert Clive was born in Shropshire^[2].

Where did Robert Clive die?

Robert Clive passed away in London^[4].

Who were Robert Clive's parents?

Robert Clive's father was Richard Clive^[13]. Robert Clive's mother was Rebecca Gaskell^[14].

Who was Robert Clive married to?

Robert Clive's spouses include Margaret Clive^[15].

What did Robert Clive do for work?

Robert Clive worked as politician^[6], military officer^[7], and soldier^[8].

Where did Robert Clive go to school?

Robert Clive was educated at Merchant Taylors' School^[33].

What awards did Robert Clive receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[39] and Order of the Bath^[42].