Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore
Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore (* 1731 in England , † September 14, 1771 in Naples ) was Lord Proprietor of the colony of Maryland and the last Baron Baltimore .
Life
Frederick Calvert was the son of Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore . After his death in 1751 he inherited the title and property of Maryland. He saw only one source of income in the colony, the problems of which did not concern him. During his time as Lord Proprietor, however, between 1763 and 1767 he surveyed the Mason-Dixon Line , the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland that is still valid today , in order to settle disputes with the Penn family from Pennsylvania.
On March 9, 1753 he married Lady Diana Egerton (1732-1758). In 1768 he was charged with rape in England but acquitted. He then left England and traveled through Europe until his death. Frederick Calvert died without any legitimate descendants, the title was no longer valid.
His illegitimate son Henry Harford (1758-1834) from his relationship with Hester Whelan was his successor as Lord Proprietor of the colony of Maryland.
Web links
- Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore, on thepeerage.com , accessed September 18, 2016.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Calvert |
Baron Baltimore 1751-1771 |
Title expired |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Calvert, Frederick, 6th Baron Baltimore |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Calvert, Frederick; The Lord Baltimore |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lord Proprietor of Maryland |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1731 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | England |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 14, 1771 |
| Place of death | Naples |