Benedict Leonard Calvert

Benedict Leonard Calvert
Benedict Leonard Calvert painted by Francis Brerewood at the Calvert home of Woodcote Park, Surrey, c. 1726
4th Governor of Restored Proprietary Government
In office
1727–1731
Preceded byCharles Calvert
Succeeded bySamuel Ogle
Personal details
Born(1700-09-20)20 September 1700
Surrey, England
Died1 June 1732(1732-06-01) (aged 31)
Parent(s)Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore
Charlotte Lee, Lady Baltimore
Occupationplanter, politician

Benedict Leonard Calvert (20 September 1700 – 1 June 1732) was the 15th Proprietary Governor of Maryland from 1727 through 1731, appointed by his older brother, Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore (1699–1751). He was named after his father, Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore (1679–1715). Calvert had tuberculosis and died from it on board the family ship, The Charles, on 1 June 1732, while returning to his home in England, aged 31.