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The territory was named Maryland in honor of Henrietta Maria, the queen consort of Charles I. Before settlement began, George Calvert died and was succeeded by his son Cecilius, who sought to establish Maryland as a haven for Roman Catholics persecuted in England.
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∙ 14y agoAs a haven for the English Catholic minority and to seek profit.
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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
