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'''George Calvert''' was born about 1580 in [[Yorkshire]],[[England]]. He was the founder of the colony of [[Maryland]] in America.

'''George Calvert''' was born about 1580 in [[Yorkshire]],[[England]]. He was the founder of the colony of [[Maryland]] in America.

==Early Life==

==Early life==

George went to Oxford at age 14 and graduated in 1597. He then became a secretary to Robert Cecil, who was a leading figure in the [[English]] government. Calvert advanced rapidly with the support and encouragement form Cecil and the King. He attained a seat in [[Parliament]], membership in the Privy Council, and eventually received the position of secretary of state. He entered into knighthood in 1617, following his conversion to [[Catholicism]]. After this Calvert resigned from the position of secretary of state. To reward Calvert for his services, [[James I]] gave Calvert the title Baron Baltimore.  

George went to Oxford at age 14 and graduated in 1597. He then became a secretary to Robert Cecil, who was a leading figure in the [[English]] government. Calvert advanced rapidly with the support and encouragement form Cecil and the King. He attained a seat in [[Parliament]], membership in the Privy Council, and eventually received the position of secretary of state. He entered into knighthood in 1617, following his conversion to [[Catholicism]]. After this Calvert resigned from the position of secretary of state. To reward Calvert for his services, [[James I]] gave Calvert the title Baron Baltimore.  

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[[category:United States History]]

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