Phillip Calvert (governor)
Phillip Calvert | |
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| 5th Proprietary-Governor of Maryland | |
| In office 1660–1661 | |
| Preceded by | Josias Fendall |
| Succeeded by | Charles Calvert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1626 England |
| Died | c. December 22, 1682 (aged 55–56) Maryland Colony |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | "Chapel Field", St. Mary's City, Maryland |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Wolsely Jane Sewell |
| Parent(s) | George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore Joane Calvert |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Hon. Phillip Calvert (c. 1626 - c. December 22, 1682), also known as Hon. Philip Calvert, was the fifth Governor of Maryland during a brief period in 1660 or 1661. He was appointed by the royally chartered proprietor of Maryland, Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore (1637–1715), as a caretaker to replace Lt. Gen Josias Fendall (1628–1682), the fifth/sixth? provincial governor.