2006-11-24 23:49:33 · 2 answers · asked by s.vanjikumar s 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Robert Clives' biography is at the link below if you want more information
2006-11-26 10:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although accounts vary, it is most likely that he committed suicide at the age of 49 on 22nd November 22nd 1774 after allegations of corruption were investigated by parliament. (Link 1)
He was found dead at his home in Berkeley Square, London. He may have shot himself, taken an overdose or slit his throat - accounts vary.
His family always denied he committed suicide as the stigma was strong, but his past history, along with other indications, point to death by his own hand.
As suicide was regarded as a sin, if this had been admitted he would not have been allowed a church burial. As it is, his grave was unmarked and remains so.
After a life of empire building in a foreign field, Robert Clive was buried in the church of Moreton Say, the parish where he was born. (Link 2)
2006-11-25 00:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋