Anne Arundell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Lady Baltimore
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| Born | c. 1615/1616 Old Wardour Castle, Tisbury, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 23 July 1649 (aged 32–34) Old Wardour Castle, Tisbury, Wiltshire, England |
| Spouse | Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore |
| Children | 9, including Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore |
| Parents | Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour Anne Philipson, |
Anne Calvert, Baroness Baltimore (born Hon. Anne Arundell; around 1615 or 1616 – July 23, 1649) was an English noblewoman. She was the daughter of Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour. Her mother was Anne Philipson. Anne Calvert was married to Lord Baltimore. He was famous for starting the Province of Maryland colony in America. Anne Arundel County in the US state of Maryland is named after her. Also, a US Navy ship, the USS Anne Arundel (AP-76), was named after the county.
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Who Was Lady Anne Calvert?
Anne Arundell was born around 1615 or 1616. Her family was very important in England. She grew up in Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire, England. People said she was very beautiful and talented.
Her Family and the New World
Anne married Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore. This happened in 1628. Cecil's father, Sir George Calvert, had already tried to start a colony. This first colony was called Avalon. It was in Newfoundland, which is now part of Canada.
Starting the Maryland Colony
The Avalon colony did not work out. So, Cecil Calvert decided to try again. In 1633, he started a new colony. This colony was in the Chesapeake Bay area. It was north of the Virginia colony. The new colony was named "Maryland". It was named after Henrietta Maria. She was the French wife of King Charles I.
Her Children
Anne and Cecil Calvert had nine children together. Four of their children lived to be adults.
- Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore (born August 27, 1637, died February 21, 1715)
- Hon. Cecil Calvert
- Hon. Georgiana Calvert (born August 1629)
- Hon. Mary Calvert (born July 18, 1630)
- Hon. George Calvert (born September 15, 1634 – died June 1636)
- Hon. Anne Calvert (born October 9, 1636 – died May 6, 1661)
- Hon. Mary Calvert (born November 30, 1638 – died on or before September 24, 1671)
- Hon. Elizabeth Calvert (born around 1642 – died January 16, 1712)
- Hon. Frances Calvert
Her Lasting Legacy
Anne Calvert died on July 23, 1649. She was buried at St. John's Parish church. This church is in Tisbury, Wiltshire, England. Even though she lived a long time ago, her name lives on. Anne Arundel County in Maryland is a reminder of her.
