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George Clive (died 1779)

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Sir Joshua Reynolds: George Clive and his family with an Indian maid, painted 1765.

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

Background

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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

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

Family

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

Clive died in March 1779.

References

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Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Bishop's Castle
1763–1779
With: Peregrine Cust 1763–1768
William Clive 1768–1770
Alexander Wedderburn 1770–1774, 1778–1779
Henry Strachey 1774–1778
Succeeded by