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baron clive

 

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Noun baron clive has 1 sense
  1. Clive, Robert Clive, Baron Clive, Baron Clive of Plassey - British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
    --1 is a kind of general, full general; statesman, solon, national leader

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Term: Baron Clive

Definition:

Baron Clive generally refers to Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, an influential British military officer and statesman during the 18th century. He is renowned for his successful military campaigns in India and his role in establishing British dominion in the region. "Baron Clive" may also refer to other individuals holding the hereditary peerage title Baron Clive.

Senses and Usages:

1. Historical figure:

Baron Clive, also known as Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, was a prominent British military officer and statesman who played a significant role in the establishment of British rule in India.

Sample Sentence:

Baron Clive's military strategies and victories paved the way for British dominance in India.

2. Peerage Title:

Baron Clive is a hereditary peerage title in the British nobility, associated with the Clive family.

Sample Sentence:

The current holder of the Baron Clive title is dedicated to preserving his family's legacy.

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