Margaret Clive
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Margaret Clive, Baroness Clive (née Maskelyne; 26 October 1735 – 28 December 1817) was a British society figure. She went out to India to meet an admirer and married a military hero. She was in Bengal as their family became incredibly wealthy. When they returned to England the aristocracy did not welcome "new money".
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The Lady Clive | |
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Born | 26 October 1735 Kensington Gore, London, England |
Died | 28 December 1817 (1817-12-29) (aged 82) Oakly Park, Shropshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | Mrs Saintsbury of Cirencester |
Occupation | Society hostess |
Spouse | |
Children | 9, including Edward |
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