20 juin 1632 - Founding of the Maryland Colony
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The Maryland Colony, founded by Lord Baltimore (Cecil Calvert), was established as a haven for English Catholics facing persecution in Protestant England. It was one of the Southern Colonies and became known for its Act of Toleration in 1649, which granted religious freedom to all Christians, pioneering the idea of religious tolerance in the American colonies.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 juin 1632
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~ Il y a 393 ans