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Also Known As George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore • Sir George Calvert
Born 1578 or 1579 • England
Died April 15, 1632
Title / Office House of Commons (1609-1611), England
Founder Maryland
Notable Family Members son Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore of Baltimore • son Leonard Calvert

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