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Lord Calvert, also known as George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, was an English politician and the founder of the Maryland Colony in North America. Born in 1580, he was a prominent member of the Catholic gentry in England and sought to establish a refuge for Catholics facing persecution. In 1632, he received a charter from King Charles I to create Maryland as a haven for religious freedom, where he promoted tolerance and coexistence among different faiths. His vision laid the groundwork for Maryland's unique cultural identity in early American history.

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