George Calvert

1st Baron Baltimore, English politician

George Calvert - 1st Baron Baltimore, English politician
Born

1580
445 years ago

Died

April 15th, 1632
392 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

Links & References

Served as Secretary of State for the Kingdom of England. Established the colony of Maryland as a safe haven for Catholics. Influenced the development of religious freedom in the Americas through his policies and the founding charter of the Maryland colony. Died before the full realization of his plans for the colony.

Founded the colony of Maryland in 1632

Served as Secretary of State for England

Promoted religious freedom for Catholics

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