Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Charles I, King of England (1600-1649)
MSA SC 3520-14040

Biography:

Founding of Maryland - Educational Project for Elementary and Middle School Students
Maryland Public Television and Maryland State Archives (January-February 2003)
written by Maria A. Day, MSA Archival Intern

King Charles I was the English king who signed the Charter of Maryland, making Maryland a colony.  King Charles I reigned in England from 1625 to 1649.  He was the second member of the Staurt family to rule England and Scotland jointly.  King Charles knew that George Calvert had been a wise secretary of state for the king's father, James I.  Charles I signed the Charter of Maryland in 1635, making George Calvert and his heirs Proprietors of Maryland.  But George Calvert died before the Charter was ready to be signed. George's son, Cecil Calvert, Second Lord Baltimore, recieved the province of Maryland from King Charles I. During his reign, Charles I made certain that Cecil Calvert could maintain control of his colony. However, the English Civil Wars between Parliament and Charles I, left the possession of the Maryland Province in question. To learn more about history during King Charles I's reign, see his page from History of the Monarchy, on the Official Website of the British Monarchy.

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