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Calvert, a Roman Catholic, struggled to maintain possession of Maryland during the English Civil War by trying to convince Parliament of his loyalty by appointing a Protestant, William Stone , as his governor. Calvert lost control of the colony for a brief period, however, due to PuritanThe Puritans were members of a group of radical Protestants which developed in England after the Reformation. Terminology The word puritan is now applied unevenly to a number of Protestant churches from the late sixteenth century to the early eighteenth c pressure during the rule of Oliver CromwellOliver Cromwell ( April 25, 1599 September 3, 1658) was an English military leader and politician. After leading the overthrow of the British monarchy he ruled England, Scotland and Ireland as Lord Protector from December 16, 1653 until his death, which i. He regained the colony in 1657Events January 8 Miles Sindercombe, would-be-assassin of Oliver Cromwell, and his group are captured in London February Admiral Robert Blake defeats the Spanish West Indian Fleet in a battle over the seizure of Jamaica. April 20 Admiral Robert Blake destr.

There are several locations in the United StatesThe United States of America also referred to as the United States U. America ¹ or the States is a federal republic in central North America, stretching from the Atlantic in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It shares land borders with Canada in named after the Barons Baltimore, including Baltimore, MarylandThis article is about the city in the US state of Maryland. For other meanings of the word "Baltimore", please see: Baltimore (disambiguation Baltimore is an independent city located in the U. State of Maryland. As of July 1, 2002, the population is 638,6, Calvert County, MarylandCalvert County is a county located in the U. State of Maryland. As of 2000, the population is 74,563. Its county seat is Prince Frederick. The name is derived from the family name of the Barons Baltimore, the proprietors of the colony of Maryland. This co, Leonardtown, MarylandLeonardtown is the county seat of St. Mary's County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,896. It is the county seat of Saint Mary's County 6. Geography Leonardtown is located at 38°17'43" North, 76°38'17" West (38. 295332, St. Leonard, MarylandLeonard is a census-designated place located in Calvert County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 536. Geography St. Leonard is located at 38°28'23" North, 76°30'13" West (38. 472963, -76. According to the United States Ce and Calvert Cliffs, Maryland .

Calvert's family also had title to Ferryland and the Province of Avalon in Newfoundland and Cecil administered the colony betweeen 1629 and 1632 when he left for Maryland. In 1637, however, Sir David Kirke acquired a charter giving him title to the entire island of Newfoundland superseding the charter granted to his father, Sir George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore. Calvert fought against the new charter and, in 1660, gained official recognition of the old Charter of Avalon but never attempted to retake the colony.

Calvert was married to Anne Arundell , the daughter of Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour, in 1627 or 1628. Her name survives in that of Anne Arundel County.