George Clive (died 23 March 1779) was a British politician.
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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").
Clive was elected Member of Parliament for Bishop's Castle in 1763, a seat he held until his death 16 years later.
Clive married Sidney, daughter of Thomas Bolton, in 1763. They had several children, including Edward Clive. Clive died in March 1779.
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| Preceded by Francis Child Peregrine Cust |
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 Alexander Wedderburn William Clive |