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Há 4 dias · George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, applied to Charles I for a royal charter for what was to become the Province of Maryland. After Calvert died in April 1632, the charter for "Maryland Colony" (in Latin Terra Mariae ) was granted to his son, Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore , on June 20, 1632. [21]
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Há 2 dias · The city‘s prosperity attracted settlers from all walks of life, including wealthy planters, indentured servants, and enslaved Africans. At its peak in the 1660s, St. Mary‘s City had a population of around 600 people, making it one of the largest settlements in the Chesapeake region.
Há 5 dias · The Woodlawn plantation in Northern Virginia has long been one of those iconic sites of American history. Once part of a massive Mount Vernon property, it was home to George Washington’s step ...
Há 5 dias · MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers announced Thursday they've discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong's plane in the South…
Há 2 dias · George Washington Carver (c. 1864 – January 5, 1943) was an American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. He was one of the most prominent black scientists of the early 20th century.
Há 2 dias · As one of the original Thirteen Colonies, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Lord Baltimore a colonial charter , naming the colony after his wife, Henrietta Maria. [18]
Há 2 dias · Monuments: on N. side of tower, altar tomb, of Anne, wife of George Calvert, 1622, with alabaster effigy, and mural cornice supporting three shields with arms of Calvert and Mayne: on S. side of tower, altar tomb, of William Harrington and his wife; black marble slab, with two recumbent shrouded figures in white marble, figure of ...
