George Calvert the first Lord Baltimore
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The English Catholic lord who initiated Maryland was George Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore. He received a charter from King Charles I in 1632 to establish the colony as a haven for Catholics facing persecution in England. Calvert's vision was to create a place where religious freedom would be respected, leading to the founding of Maryland as a refuge for Catholics and other religious minorities.
Roman Catholic. Lord Baltimore received a charter for Catholics seeking refuge from Britain.
The charter for the colony of Maryland was granted to Cecil Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, by King Charles I of England in 1632. This charter established Maryland as a proprietary colony, allowing Calvert to govern it and promote it as a refuge for English Catholics facing persecution. The colony was founded in 1634, with the first settlement at St. Mary's City.
Charles I granted permission to George Calvert, also known as Lord Baltimore, to establish the colony of Maryland. The charter was issued in 1632, allowing Calvert to create a refuge for English Catholics and to promote religious tolerance. Maryland was one of the first colonies in America to offer such protections, distinguishing it from many other colonies at the time.
Charles I granted permission to build the colony of Maryland to Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore. In 1632, Calvert received a charter that allowed him to establish the colony as a refuge for English Catholics facing persecution. The colony was intended to promote religious tolerance and economic opportunity. Calvert's vision helped shape Maryland's early development and culture.
=He wanted to find a safe place for his fellow Catholics and he thought the colony would give him some fortune=
A royal charter to found a colony was granted to the English Catholic nobleman, Cecil Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore in 1632. The earliest settlers of the Maryland colony included both Catholics and Protestants, but Catholics held the key positions in colony government.
The Catholic colony was Maryland, aptly named for the much venerated mother of God. The heart of the Catholic Church in America has long been Baltimore, of Baltimore Catechism fame.Correction:The charter that Lord Baltimore received from King Charles I of England specified a name for the new colony. It was to be called Maryland to honor King Charles' wife Queen Henrietta Maria (Queen Mary).
Atlantic Charter
Atlantic Charter
The Calvert family, specifically Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Baron Baltimore, sought a charter from King Charles I to establish a colony in North America as a refuge for English Catholics facing persecution. They aimed to create a place where they could practice their faith freely while also promoting economic opportunities through land development and agriculture. The charter granted them significant powers to govern the colony, leading to the founding of Maryland in 1632.