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Calvert, Leonard |
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Calvert, Leonard(born c. 1606, England—died June 9, 1647, St. Mary's, Md.) First governor of the Maryland colony. He was the younger brother of Cecil Calvert, the colony's proprietor. In 1633 he was sent from England to establish a settlement at St. Mary's. He gradually allowed limited legislative initiative in the colony's assembly. He lost a land conflict with William Claiborne and was forced to leave Maryland (1644–46); aided by colonists, including Margaret Brent, he returned to reinstate his proprietorial rule. Calvert, Leonard (1606–47) colonial governor; born in England. The son of George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, he arrived in Maryland with the first colonists in 1634 and served as the first governor of Maryland during 1637–47. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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