George Clive (died 1779)

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George Clive (born 1720, died 23 March 1779) was a British politician.

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Background

Clive was the son of Reverend Benjamin Clive, Vicar of Duffield, Derbyshire, and Susannah (née Floyer). His father was the uncle of Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive (“Clive of India”).

Political career

Clive was elected Member of Parliament for Bishop's Castle in 1763, a seat he held until his death 16 years later.

Family

Clive married Sidney, daughter of Thomas Bolton, in 1763. They had four known children:

Clive died in March 1779.

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References

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Bishop's Castle
17631779
With: Peregrine Cust 17631768
William Clive 17681770
Alexander Wedderburn 17701774, 17781779
Henry Strachey 17741778
Succeeded by