Background
He was named after his father, Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore (1679–1715).
He was named after his father, Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore (1679–1715).
During this time he studied Italian architecture and antiquities, collecting many items which were sent back to the family home at Woodcote Park in Surrey.
The Honorary Calvert had tuberculosis and died from it on board the family ship, The Charles, on 1 June 1732, while returning to his home in England, aged 31. Like many young aristocrats in 18th century England, Calvert was sent on a Grand Tour of Italy, travelling there from 1724-1725. The handover of power from cousin to cousin was not entirely smooth.
Captain Calvert insisted on retaining fifty percent of the 3 pence tobacco duty which was his due under legislation passed in 1727.
Lord Baltimore himself wrote that Benedict should receive the full benefit of the tax Benedict Calvert was replaced as Governor by Samuel Ogle in 1731.
Calvert was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in March, 1731. Calvert had tuberculosis and died of consumption on board the family ship, The Charles on 1 June 1732, while returning to his home in England.
He was buried at sea.
In his will, which he drew up before leaving Maryland, he left her a slave boy named Osmyn. The town of Leonardtown, Maryland is named in his honor.
Royal Society.