calvert, sir
vərt noun
1.
Charles ( 3rd Baron Baltimore ) 1637–1715, English colonial administrator in America: governor (1661–75) and proprietor (1675–89) of Maryland (grandson of George Calvert).
2.
Sir George ( 1st Baron Baltimore ) c1580–1632, British statesman: founder of the colony of Maryland.
3.
his son, Leonard, 1606–47, first colonial governor of Maryland 1634–47.
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| 1. | Sir George, 1st Baron Baltimore. ?1580--1632, English statesman; founder of the colony of Maryland |
| 2. | his son, Leonard. 1606--47, English statesman; first colonial governor of Maryland (1634--47) |
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Calvert, sir
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