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Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore, FRS (29 September 1699 – 24 April 1751) was a British nobleman and Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland.
Upon learning of his son’s conversion, Charles Calvert, Third Lord Baltimore, cut off his son’s income, making him dependent upon Queen Anne whom he petitioned for support. While greatly angering his father, Benedict Leonard’s conversion was important, gaining the monarchy’s ear.
As the only legitimate son of Charles Calvert, Fifth Lord Baltimore, Frederick succeeded to the proprietorship of Maryland in 1751 at the age of twenty. He had little interest in administering his duties and never visited Maryland. He did travel extensively throughout Europe and Asia and published numerous literary and travel works.
This full-length portrait features Charles Calvert II (1699-1751), the Fifth Lord Baron of Baltimore, who assumed this title at the age of 16. He wears a long powdered wig, a blue frock coat with gold details, and white stockings underneath his blue and gold breeches.
Biography. After unsuccessfully contesting Surrey in 1722 and Guildford in 1728, Baltimore was brought in for St. Germans by Richard Eliot, like himself in the service of Frederick, Prince of Wales.
Discover life events, stories and photos about Charles Benedict Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore (1699–1751) of Ewell, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
May 25, 2017 · Multi-generational fighting over borders between the Calvert family that founded the colony of Maryland (pictured: Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore) and the Penn family that founded...
