Baron Clive of Plassey

Definitions of Baron Clive of Plassey
  1. noun
    British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
    synonyms: Baron Clive, Clive, Robert Clive
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    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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