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Leonard Calvert (1606 – June 9, 1647) was the first proprietary governor of the Province of Maryland. He was the second son of The 1st Baron Baltimore (1579–1632), the first proprietor of Maryland.
Leonard Calvert (born c. 1606, England—died June 9, 1647, St. Mary’s, Md. [U.S.]) was the first governor of Maryland colony. Leonard Calvert was the younger brother of Cecilius Calvert and the son of George Calvert, 1st Lord Baltimore.
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Leonard Calvert, Maryland's first colonial governor, was born in England circa 1606. His father, Sir George Calvert, received the title, Baron of Baltimore, from King James I of England, and thus became the First Lord Baltimore in February, 1625.
Learn about Leonard Calvert, who led the expedition of the Ark and Dove to Maryland in 1633 and established the colony's government and laws. Find out how he faced challenges from Native Americans, Virginia rivals and the English Civil War.
30 de ago. de 2019 · Learn about Leonard Calvert, the brother of Cecil Calvert, who inherited the title of Lord Baltimore and became the first governor of Maryland in 1633. The historical marker in St. Mary's City, Maryland, also honors other members of the Calvert family and their role in the founding of the colony.
Leonard served as the first Governor of Maryland, from 1633-1647, during the hectic early years of founding and defending the colony. While governor, he traveled to Virginia to meet with the government of that colony, returned briefly to England, and then came back to Maryland just shortly before a rebellion led by Richard Ingle in 1645.
The life and times of Maryland's First Governor. By John T. Marck. Leonard Calvert was born in 1610, the second son of George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore, and his wife, Anne Mynne. His eldest brother was Cecilius Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, and the first proprietor of the province of Maryland.
