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
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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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