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∙ 9y agoGeorge Calvert founded Maryland because he had a vested interest in the colonies. This was partly for commercial reasons, but also because he wanted to find a refuge for Catholics.
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∙ 11y agoHe was a Catholic and his religious group was persecuted. Maryland was created as a safe haven for those persecuted Catholics.
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When did John Smith found Maryland?
No, Maryland was founded by George Calvert as a refuge for Catholics.
Who was the founder of Maryland?
The Proprietor was Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Lord Baltimore. Maryland's first Governor was his younger brother Leosnard Calvert who brought the first colonists to Maryland in 1634. that is right but here is some more info. King Charles the 1st gave the colony to George Calvert. However, it was George Calvert son the 2nd Lord Baltimore or Cecil Calvert, who actually found Maryland..
What colony did george calvert found in 1632?
Maryland was found in 1632
Who was the owner of the proprietary colony of maryland?
George Calvert.
Was Cecilus Calvert the founder of Maryland?
Yes he signed the charter that George Calvert gave to him before he died
When did John Smith found Maryland?
No, Maryland was founded by George Calvert as a refuge for Catholics.
Who was the founder of Maryland?
The Proprietor was Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Lord Baltimore. Maryland's first Governor was his younger brother Leosnard Calvert who brought the first colonists to Maryland in 1634. that is right but here is some more info. King Charles the 1st gave the colony to George Calvert. However, it was George Calvert son the 2nd Lord Baltimore or Cecil Calvert, who actually found Maryland..
Was the founder of Maryland.?
The Proprietor was Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Lord Baltimore. Maryland's first Governor was his younger brother Leosnard Calvert who brought the first colonists to Maryland in 1634. that is right but here is some more info. King Charles the 1st gave the colony to George Calvert. However, it was George Calvert son the 2nd Lord Baltimore or Cecil Calvert, who actually found Maryland..
Why did the Calvert's found Maryland?
George Calvert founded Maryland because he had a vested interest in the colonies. This was partly for commercial reasons, but also because he wanted to find a refuge for Catholics.
Who was the man who started Maryland?
George Calvert
What colony did george calvert found in 1632?
Maryland was found in 1632
What colony's did the Calvert's found?
Maryland Maryland
WHat colony did GEorge CAlvert Own?
The colony of Maryland.
Who was the owner of the proprietary colony of maryland?
George Calvert.
Which colony did the Calvert's found?
Maryland
Who did George Calvert let to settle in Maryland?
The Catholics of England
Who did George Calvert want to be safe in Maryland?
Roman Catholics.
