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George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore
GEORGE CALVERT, first lord BALTIMORE (1580 - 1632) Colonial entrepreneur, who acquired Maryland, though he never visited there. Date: circa 1610
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1. Title: George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore (1580-1632): The Colonial Visionary Who Acquired Maryland George Calvert, the enigmatic and visionary first Lord Baltimore, is depicted in this portrait from around 1610. Born in England in 1580, Calvert rose to prominence as a respected statesman and intellectual, serving various roles under King James I. However, his most enduring legacy lies not in his political career but in his ambitious pursuit of colonial endeavors, specifically the establishment of the Maryland colony. Calvert's fascination with the New World began early in his life, fueled by his extensive reading and personal connections. In 1623, he was granted a royal charter by King James I to establish a new colony in America, which he named "New Sweden" initially. However, due to conflicts with the Dutch, he later changed the name to "Maryland," in honor of Henrietta Maria, the queen consort of King Charles I. Despite his significant contributions to the establishment of Maryland, Calvert never visited the colony he had founded. Instead, he sent his trusted friend and advisor, Leonard Calvert, to oversee its development. Tragically, George Calvert passed away in 1632, just a year after the colony's founding, missing the opportunity to witness the fruition of his colonial dream. This evocative portrait of George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, captures the essence of a man driven by an unyielding vision for a new world. His pioneering spirit and determination paved the way for the establishment of Maryland and left a lasting impact on American history.
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