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Which state was founded in 1634 as a Catholic colony?
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dave_fl
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Lord Baltimore founded the Catholic colony of Maryland.
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Archilles
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George Calvert, formerly known as "Lord Baltimore" founded the Christian colony of Maryland. After his death in 1632, his youngest son Cecilius Calvert, inherited the family name and also became proprietor of the Roman-Catholic colony.
Source:
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9018737/Leonard-Calvert
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