George Clive (born 1720, died 23 March 1779) was a British politician.
George Clive (born 1720, died 23 March 1779) was a British politician.
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").
Clive was elected Member of Parliament for Bishop's Castle in 1763, a seat he held until his death 16 years later.
Clive married Sidney, daughter of Thomas Bolton, in 1763. They had four known children:
Clive died in March 1779.
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