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clive

/klaɪv/

Traduction: Nom propre associé à un général et homme d'État britannique, célèbre pour sa victoire à la bataille de Plassey en 1757, qui renforça considérablement le contrôle britannique en Inde.

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noun

C1formalbritish/klaɪv/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a British general and statesman known for his victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, which significantly strengthened British control in India.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre associé à un général et homme d'État britannique, célèbre pour sa victoire à la bataille de Plassey en 1757, qui renforça considérablement le contrôle britannique en Inde.
  1. Historical figure C1 formal british

    Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, was a British general and statesman who established British military and political supremacy in Bengal, India, notably after his victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

    • Clive's victory at Plassey marked the beginning of British rule in India.
    • Historians often debate the legacy of Clive of India.
    • Clive returned to England a wealthy man after his campaigns in India.

    🇫🇷Robert Clive (Clive de l'Inde)

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