Calvert

Cal·vert

(kăl′vərt)

Family of English colonists in America, including George (1580?-1632), First Baron Baltimore; his son Cecilius (1605-1675), Second Baron and recipient of the Maryland charter; another son, Leonard (1606-1647), first governor of Maryland (1634-1647); and Cecilius's son Charles (1637-1715), Third Baron and governor (1661-1675) and proprietor (1675-1689) of Maryland.

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Calvert

(ˈkælvət)

1. (Biography) Sir George, 1st Baron Baltimore. ?1580–1632, English statesman; founder of the colony of Maryland

2. (Biography) his son, Leonard. 1606–47, English statesman; first colonial governor of Maryland (1634–47)

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Cal•vert

(ˈkæl vərt)

n.

1. Sir George (1st Baron Baltimore), c1580–1632, British founder of the colony of Maryland.

2. his son, Leonard, 1606–47, first colonial governor of Maryland 1634–47.

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Our affections as citizens embrace the whole extent of the Union, and the names of Raleigh, Smith, Winthrop, Calvert, Penn and Oglethorpe excite in our minds recollections equally pleasing and gratitude equally fervent with those of Carver and Bradford.

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subsidiary Calvert Research and Management has announced that John K.S.

Calvert Research appoints director of corporate engagement

Marsh worked for 15 years in the Calvert County State's Attorney's Office.

Kathryn A. Marsh

That's the mantra Adam Calvert kept in mind while pitching last year's E*Trade Super Bowl commercial, "This Is Getting Old," which features a gang of retirement-ready folks still hustling as firefighters, DJs and Baywatch-inspired lifeguards.

Adam Calvert: INSTEAD OF GOING THE JUGULAR, THIS MULLENLOWE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AIMS FOR THE FUNNY BONE

Calvert III exhibits a selection of woodblock prints along with tools and information about the woodblock printmaking process in his solo show, "I SPI: Source, Process, Image," at the Harold Washington Library Center, 8th floor, 400 S.

Villa Park artist's printmaking on display at Harold Washington Library

Antony Calvert, of Hartlepool, attacked the man in Gateshead.

Assaulted and insulted his victim; after kicking, criticised 'minging joggers' and 'scruffy curly hair'

Antony Calvert attacked the man following a night out on Gateshead High Street.

Thug launched jealous attack on his love rival; VICTIM LAY ON GROUND AS MAN KICKED HIM IN THE HEAD

After the assault, Calvert text his ex-partner questioning why she was with someone who he claimed had "minging joggers and scruffy curly hair".

Dad attacked love rival - then claimed he had 'minging joggers and scruffy hair'; The brutal attack happened in Gateshead High Street following a drinking session at the Metropole

After months of debate over a potential rock quarry opening in Calvert City, Ky., the company that wants to operate the quarry--Bailey Port--is moving forward with operation without a permit from the city, according to WPSD News in Paducah, KY.

Kentucky Quarry Moves Forward Without Permit

Calvert, a court commissioner for the Oconto County Circuit Court.

Judicial Misconduct Commissioner Misconduct

(NYSE: EV) has closed the acquisition of the business assets of Maryland-based investment company Calvert Investment Management, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co, the company said.