Cecil Calvert

Background

Calvert, Cecil was born in 1606.

Education

Educated Oxford (England) University.

Career

Inherited charter Maryland on his father’s death, 1632. Sent group of 20 colonists and 300 laborers to Maryland., under his brother Leonard’s leadership, 1633 (group established settlement at Saint Mary's). Did not come to Maryland. himself, kept in England by enemies who tried throughout his life to break the royal grant and gain Maryland. plantation for Virginia.

Anne Arundel County (Maryland.) named for his wife.

Achievements

• Cecil Calvert has been listed as a noteworthy Second Baron of Baltimore by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Anne Arundel, circa 1623.

Spouse:

Anne Arundel