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Baron Clive of Plassey

DEFINITIONS OF: Baron Clive of Plassey

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n British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

Synonyms:
Baron Clive, Clive, Robert Clive
Example of:
full general, general
a general officer of the highest rank
national leader, solon, statesman
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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