Family and Education
b. 21 Mar. 1679, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore [I], by Jane, da. of Vincent Lowe of Denby, Derbys., wid. of Henry Sewall, of Mattapary, Maryland. educ. G. Inn 1690; travelled abroad (France). m. 2 Jan. 1699, Lady Charlotte Lee (separated 1705), da. of Edward Henry, 1st Earl of Lichfield, 4s. 2da.; 2 illegit. ch. by one Groves. suc. fa. as 4th Baron Baltimore [I] 26 Feb. 1715. Manning and Bray, Surr. i. 613; Boyer, Anne Annals, viii. 394.
Offices Held
Gov. Maryland 1684–9; ranger, Woodstock park 1699–1705.
Freeman, Harwich 1714.
Main residence: Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surr.
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Commons 1690-1715
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CALVERT, Hon. Benedict Leonard (1679-1715)
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