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Davy Crockett was briefly the proprietor of Maryland after winning it in a Poker game against the governor. However, when the President heard about this he bet Davy Crockett that he couldn't throw a hammer over the White House and won. Davy Crockett lost Maryland and it was returned to America.
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Is Maryland named after Mary?
Maryland was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, who was a Princess in France.
Why was Maryland named after Queen Henrietta Maria?
because King Charles I was really popular and so was his wife!
How many cities named Maryland are there in the US?
5 r named that
This state was named after the Queen of England?
Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth I. She was known as "The Virgin Queen." Maryland was named after Queen Henrietta Maria of England.
What Lord Baltimore began Maryland for?
Well it was named after Queen Mary
What is a propietor?
A proprietor is somebody who owns a business.
What does propietor means?
owner. for example sole proprietorship
Is Maryland named after Mary?
Maryland was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, who was a Princess in France.
Is Maryland named after Jesus mother?
The state of Maryland was named after Henrietta Maria, wife of Britian's King Charles I.
Why was Maryland named after Queen Henrietta Maria?
because King Charles I was really popular and so was his wife!
How many cities named Maryland are there in the US?
5 r named that
Do you know Maryland's origin now?
There was someone named Queen Maryand they called the unnamed land Mary's landSo they named the land_ Maryland
What was Maryland called before it was called Maryland?
Well, it was named after Queen HenriettaMaria, I don't think it had a name before Maryland
Was named the proprietor of Maryland?
cecil calvert
A state named for Queen Mary?
MARYLAND
Who was named proprietor of Maryland?
Cecil Calvert
Who was the king who granted land for Maryland?
King Charles I. Maryland is named after his French wife, Maria.
