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It was intended to be a haven for the English Catholic minority and a place to create wealth. George Calvert the first Lord Baltimore applied for the charter but died before it was granted to his son.

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Sir george calvert sought to establish a safe place for catholics where?

Maryland


Who got the charter to establish Maryland for British Catholics?

George Calvert the first Lord Baltimore


Who was the man who started Maryland?

George Calvert


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George Calvert.


WHat colony did GEorge CAlvert Own?

The colony of Maryland.


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No, Maryland was founded by George Calvert as a refuge for Catholics.


Who did George Calvert let to settle in Maryland?

The Catholics of England


Who did George Calvert want to be safe in Maryland?

Roman Catholics.


Who was the founder of Maryland?

The Proprietor was Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Lord Baltimore. Maryland's first Governor was his younger brother Leosnard Calvert who brought the first colonists to Maryland in 1634. that is right but here is some more info. King Charles the 1st gave the colony to George Calvert. However, it was George Calvert son the 2nd Lord Baltimore or Cecil Calvert, who actually found Maryland..


Was the founder of Maryland.?

The Proprietor was Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Lord Baltimore. Maryland's first Governor was his younger brother Leosnard Calvert who brought the first colonists to Maryland in 1634. that is right but here is some more info. King Charles the 1st gave the colony to George Calvert. However, it was George Calvert son the 2nd Lord Baltimore or Cecil Calvert, who actually found Maryland..


Was Cecilus Calvert the founder of Maryland?

Yes he signed the charter that George Calvert gave to him before he died


Who was in charge in the colonial government?

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