Siege of Calcutt
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
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Charles Watson Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Watson through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Charles Watson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1756–1756Years on this page
1756
Siege of Calcutta
Commands the fleet which transports Clives forces to relieve Calcutta
Records, sources and methodology
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