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In 1629, George Calvert, 1st Lord Baltimore in the Irish House of Lords, fresh from his failure further north with Newfoundland's Avalon colony, applied to Charles I for a new royal charter for what was to become the Province of Maryland. Calvert's interest in creating a colony derived from his Catholicism and his desire for the creation of a haven for Catholics in the new world. In addition, he was familiar with the fortunes that had been made in tobacco in Virginia, and hoped to recoup some of the financial losses he had sustained in his earlier colonial venture in Newfoundland. George Calvert died in April 1632, but a charter for 'Maryland Colony' (in Latin, 'Terra Maria') was granted to his son, Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, on June 20, 1632. The new colony was named in honor of Henrietta Maria, Queen Consort of Charles I.
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What colony was founded to be a refuge for Catholics?
The state of Maryland was originally a Catholic colony.
Which colony was founded as a Catholic colony?
Maryland
What kind of religions did the Maryland colony believe in?
Maryland was founded as a Catholic colony.
This colony was founded in 1638?
Maryland
Who fund the colony of Maryland?
lord baltimore founded maryland
The original capitol of the Colony of Maryland?
The original colony of Maryland was founded in 1634.
When did Maryland colony started?
It was founded in 1634.
What colony was founded as the first proprietorship?
Maryland.
What colony was founded by Catholic settlers?
That was Maryland.
What was the colony founded for catholic?
MD - Maryland
What colony was founded by Lord Baltimore for Catholics?
Actually, Cecilius Calvert founded the colony of Marylandas a colony for Catholics. His father, George, intended to do so but died before the title to the colony was issued.
What colony was founded 100 years after Maryland colony?
Vermont
