Which individual is credited with founding the Maryland colony?

Which individual is credited with founding the Maryland colony?

• A. Lord Baltimore (Sir George Calvert)
• B. William Penn
• C. Cecilius Calvert
• D. George Calvert

Answer: (A)

The idea and charter for Maryland came from Sir George Calvert, who held the title Lord Baltimore. He conceived the plan to establish a colony and secured the royal charter to create it. Although he died before the settlement really began, his vision and the charter established the Maryland project, and his family name continued to lead the colony. That connection to the charter and leadership is why he is credited as the founder in many accounts. His son, Cecilius Calvert, carried out the actual establishment and governance on the ground, but the initial foundation traces back to George Calvert as Lord Baltimore.

The idea and charter for Maryland came from Sir George Calvert, who held the title Lord Baltimore. He conceived the plan to establish a colony and secured the royal charter to create it. Although he died before the settlement really began, his vision and the charter established the Maryland project, and his family name continued to lead the colony. That connection to the charter and leadership is why he is credited as the founder in many accounts. His son, Cecilius Calvert, carried out the actual establishment and governance on the ground, but the initial foundation traces back to George Calvert as Lord Baltimore.