Phillip Calvert (governor)

Phillip Calvert
5th Proprietary-Governor of Maryland
In office
1660–1661
Preceded byJosias Fendall
Succeeded byCharles Calvert
Personal details
Bornc. 1626
England
Diedc. December 22, 1682(1682-12-22) (aged 55–56)
Maryland Colony
Cause of deathHeart 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
OccupationPolitician
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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.